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| Norton circle up before the start of their game against Foxborough. |
After a stellar ending to a win against Dover Sherborn on Monday November 3rd, Norton took on Foxborough two day later on Thursday. Foxborough was the No. 6 seed heading into the game against No. 3 seed Norton. Foxborough swept through Bounre High School in the first round with an easy 6-1 victory. Norton was still the favorite to win in this quarterfinal matchup despite the great victory by Foxborough and Norton's not-so-pretty win against DS.
The kickoff of the game started at 7, and before 7:01 Foxborough had already taken an early lead off a messy play at the top of Norton's penalty box. The immediate goal was a serious obstacle for Norton and their hopes of victory, but they were confident that they could overcome the deficit. Norton was able to retain possession well in the game, but not much offense was produced. Foxborough scored another goal with 6 minutes remaining in the 1st half. The 2nd half was dominated by Norton, but the Foxborough defense held strong. Norton's offense was kept out of the Foxborough net, and Foxborough left Wheaton College with a 2-0 victory.
The Norton boys did not expect a loss this early in the MIAA state playoffs. Norton was able to earn the highest seeding in Norton High School history for boys's soccer, and they expected to take advantage of this high seed. Norton planned to meet Medway in the South Sectional Final. This 2014 season was the best record Norton boys' soccer has ever had. The loss in the quarterfinals was not the way 15-3 Norton wanted to end their historic season.
