The Rams faced off against Weston for their season finale, a game that had implications for Northbridge’s final playoff seeding. Before the match, the Rams held the No. 8 seed in the D4 playoff bracket and could move up after their victory last night. Weston entered as the No. 22 seed in D3 soccer, so the result mattered for both clubs.
Northbridge edged out a tight 2-0 win over the Wildcats. Chloe Barnatt was a difference-maker, scoring a goal and providing an assist, while Avery Riche also found the back of the net. The balanced contributions and defensive resolve allowed the Rams to secure a clean sheet against a playoff team.
The victory follows a 2-0 loss to Dedham earlier in the week and gives Northbridge momentum heading into the postseason. With this result, the Rams should settle around the No. 7-8 range in the upcoming bracket and will be considered among the favorites in D4 when the playoffs begin.
Coaches emphasized that finishing strong and cleaning up details in practice will be priorities as the Rams wait to learn their opponent. For a team that has shown grit all season, this late push could translate into postseason success.
