Natalia Simcak scored the go ahead goal in the fourth quarter, leading fifth-seeded Hillsborough to a 2-1 victory over 12th-seeded Westfield in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 playoffs in Hillsborough.

Maren Restivo scored in the second quarter, giving Westfield a 1-0 lead at halftime. Anna Antonelli tied the contest 1-1 in the third quarter off an assist by Madelynn Taras for Hillsborough.

Hillsborough (13-7) will visit fourth-seeded Livingston in the quarterfinals on Thursday at a time to be announced.

Westfield fell to 8-10-2 on the season.

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