Recap
Lacrosse Teams Win Playoff Openers (By Andy Hutchison of The Newtown Bee)
Bethel 6, Newtown 19
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Sandy Hook, CT — The top-seeded Newtown High School girls' lacrosse team got eight goals from Summer Harrell en route to a 19-6 win over No. 8 Bethel in the South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinals, at Blue & Gold Stadium, on May 18.
Newtown led 9-5 early in the second half before reeling off six goals in a span of 7:11 to seize control.
Brooke Bulkley had four goals, Jules Battaglia scored three times, and Bella Gerace and Ava Mitchell both scored twice.
With the win, the Nighthawks advance to host No. 5 Pomperaug of Southbury in the semifinals, scheduled for Monday, May 22, at 6 pm.
The No. 5 NHS boys' lacrosse team went to No. 4 Bethel and came from behind and then hung to earn a thrilling 7-6 win. Sean Reilly netted the game winner.
Read more about the Nighthawks in the print edition of The Bee.
https://www.newtownbee.com/05182023/girls-lacrosse-team-wins-playoff-opener/