HANOVER — Norwell head coach Rob Williams admitted he held some issues again when the Clippers confronted Hanover on Wednesday within the regular-season finale for each groups.
The 2 nonleague rivals and Division 3 powers may very properly see one another in a number of weeks with way more at stake. However the strategic transfer from Williams didn’t change the result on the sphere for Norwell.
The Clippers acquired a purpose and an help from junior midfielder Ally Kelley whereas additionally getting one other standout defensive efficiency to take down the Hawks, 2-0, at a wet Harry Gerrish Memorial Area.
“We knew form of the place we had been going to be, even no matter how this recreation ended,” Williams stated. “It’s clearly mentally good to have that win over a group that you may see deep into the match.”
The marquee win over Hanover (13-3-2) continued the momentum Norwell (14-2-2) will carry into the postseason. The Clippers, who fell within the state semifinals to Nipmuc final yr, are driving a 10-game unbeaten streak and have outscored their opponents by an eye-opening 51-3 margin over that stretch.
“Clearly, the work begins now,” Williams stated.
Norwell cashed in on restricted scoring alternatives towards Hanover starting within the twenty sixth minute. Lexie Davos received the play began with an extended throw-in, and Kelley volleyed in a bounding ball with a defender on her again for a gritty purpose and a 1-0 lead.
Kelley was additionally concerned in a key insurance coverage purpose with the Hawks urgent for the equalizer within the second half. Kelley made a sensational through-ball move to Hannah Morse, who received behind the protection and buried her likelihood with 11:18 left within the contest.
“Me and Hannah have identified one another for thus lengthy, so I really feel like we simply click on rather well on the sphere,” Kelley stated. “When she’s making that run by way of, I simply know when to play it.”
Norwell senior goalie Elle Robinson (4 saves) wasn’t challenged usually, however stored the Hawks off the scoreboard late within the first half with a terrific charging save on Maggie Killgoar.
Robinson’s exhibiting in internet plus a team-wide dedication to enjoying lockdown protection was key within the Clippers posting their tenth shutout of the season.
“It begins from the entrance,” Williams stated. “The midfield has the work charge after which the protection stays organized.”
