Allyson Maffia scored a goal for top-seeded Newton, No. 5 in the NJ.com Top 20, in its 2-0 shutout over fifth-seeded Verona in the semifinal round of the North Jersey, Group 1 Tournament in Newton.

Ava Kithcart and Abbie Paglia each made three saves for Newton in its 13th shutout of the season.

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