Snapshots: Newton South closes out season with loss to Natick

Natick vs Newton South, November 18, 2025

Newton South’s Jonathan Mathew (18) gets stopped by the Natick defense early in the first half. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon

Newton South’s run in the MIAA Division 1 boys soccer championship came to an end on Tuesday night as they were defeated 2-0 by Natick in a semifinal contest held at Woburn High School.

South had a golden chance to seize the lead in the first half as forward Jonathan Mathew slid one past an advancing Natick goalkeeper, but his shot was cleared before it could cross the line. A few minutes later, Natick opened the scoring when forward Cole Boggis converted a goal past South goaltender CJ O’Toole.

It was all Natick needed. Newton South pressed in the second half, trying to find any way through a stout Natick defense, but managed few shots on goal. The overall number 2 seed, Natick put the game to bed with another goal in the 79th minute.

The loss ends another strong season for the Lions, who compiled a regular season record of 12-2-3.

Here are some photos from the match.

Two Newton South fans wave blue and orange pom-poms during halftime. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon

Matteo Lee (13) drives the ball forward. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon

Ronen Heimlich (10) and the rest of the Newton South offense attacked often but couldn’t break through in the second half, ultimately falling to Natick 2-0. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon

Natick players celebrate a second and decisive goal to defeat Newton South in the MIAA Division 1 boys soccer tournament at Woburn HS on November 18, 2025. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon

Newton South goalkeeper CJ O’Toole (99) watches the ball during the first half. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon

Played at Woburn High School, the MIAA Division 1 boys soccer semifinal pitted Newton South, the number 3 seed, against Natick, the number 2 seed. The game remained deadlocked until late in the the first half. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon

Xavier Jiang-Zhang (23) sends a pass through the Natick defense. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon

Newton South’s Oliver Helmling (5) keeps possession in the second half. Down 1-0 at halftime, Newton South couldn’t unlock Natick’s defense, ultimately falling 2-0. (c) Burt Granofsky/Newton Beacon