The report says Hewitt completed a hat-trick and reached 40 goals for the season, extending a remarkable scoring run. She has reportedly scored hat-tricks in four consecutive matches, adding a decisive edge to Hawthorne’s postseason push.
Her goals were set up by Lauren Iannacone, Adriana Delallo and Isabella Paz, underlining the contribution of Hawthorne’s supporting cast. Hewitt’s return has added further weight to the achievement after she reportedly missed the previous season with an ACL injury.
The scoreline does not tell the full story of the quarterfinal. Lakeland reportedly finished with 18 shots on target, compared with 14 for Hawthorne, but could not beat goalkeeper Albina Mimini.
Mimini is credited with 18 saves and a clean sheet, giving Hawthorne the defensive platform needed to protect its lead. The report says Hawthorne built a two-goal advantage before halftime, then completed the scoring after the break while resisting Lakeland’s response.
That balance between Hewitt’s finishing and Mimini’s resistance turned a pressure-heavy contest into a convincing result on the scoreboard. Lakeland had entered the match with a reported 10-2 record, making the outcome a significant test of Hawthorne’s tournament credentials.
Hawthorne’s season record is now reported at 10-4, and the next challenge is already taking shape. The semifinal is scheduled for October 17 against Wayne Hills or Clifton, with Hewitt’s scoring form and Mimini’s ability to handle another wave of pressure likely to decide whether the upset becomes a genuine title run.