By Bill Landon
The Newfield girls varsity soccer squad launched their 2024 campaign with a youthful roster that, features more freshmen than seniors.
Having dropped their season opener 5-0 to West Babylon two days earlier, the Wolverines righted the ship at home against Southampton on Sept. 5 in a nail-biter that went into overtime.
Newfield freshman, Camila Loor, broke the ice for the Wolverines at the 23-minute mark, when her shot found the back of the net off an assist from co-captain, Isabella Norton, for the early lead.
Southampton answered two minutes into the second half with, a shot on goal that tied the game 1-1, as the clock bled down to end regulation.
Newfield eighth grader, Jazmyn Quinones, dished the ball off to Norton, whose shot found its mark, to win the game 2-1 in the non-league matchup. Sophomore goalie Emily Leo had five saves in net.
In their League III opener, the Wolverines hosted Commack, Sept. 9, but fell 6-0.
— Photos by Bill Landon
