HANOVER — Norwell head coach Rob Williams admitted he held some things back when the Clippers faced Hanover on Wednesday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

The two nonleague rivals and Division 3 powers could very well see each other in a few weeks with much more at stake. But the strategic move from Williams didn’t change the outcome on the field for Norwell.

The Clippers received a goal and an assist from junior midfielder Ally Kelley while also getting another standout defensive performance to take down the Hawks, 2-0, at a rainy Harry Gerrish Memorial Field.

“We knew kind of where we were going to be, even regardless of how this game ended,” Williams said. “It’s obviously mentally good to have that win over a team that you could see deep into the tournament.”

The marquee

See Full Page