Newton North got the glass slipper to fit at just the right time last year to turn in an improbable run to a Division 1 state title as the No. 31 seed.

The Tigers will hope some of that magic carries over this fall with standout defender Peter Reale, Giga Bat-Erdene, Lorenzo Grimaldi and Owen Knapp all back and with that Cinderella experience under their belts.

But repeating as champions will be a monumental challenge for Newton North given the absolutely loaded Div. 1 field.

Just navigating the Bay State Conference will be tough enough as Needham, which defeated Newton North in its season opener, boasts an extremely skillful bunch led by Avery Brodsky, Matteo Neretti and Austin Williams. Weymouth has revenge on its mind after exiting in the first round last season and the strong duo of

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