Sheriff struck after Elliot Foster had been fouled – with Foster himself having drawn United level with a spectacular second half free-kick.
The Magpies had led 1-0 at half-time.
Boston (3-4-2-1): Oliver Ford; Taylor Jaine, Owen Sheriff, Ben Robson; Krisztian Gagyi, Finlay Armond, Mackenzie Burdass, Zane Millar; Han Stevens, Ben Johnson; Elliot Foster. Subs (used): Logan Tate, Jack Waddington; (unsued): Jake Henderson, Jake Frestle (gk).
Referee: Ian Ruddock.