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Boys lacrosse posts wins over Nashoba, Waltham

Acton-Carlisle boys lacrosse put together a strong week with solid team performances.

By Chad Reynolds ·

The Pats’ James Reynolds (No. 28) fires a shot past Nashoba goalie Conor Pape (No. 8) and defenseman Zachary Flanagan (No. 13) during their April 28 match. Photo by Jon Straggas
The Pats’ James Reynolds (No. 28) fires a shot past Nashoba goalie Conor Pape (No. 8) and defenseman Zachary Flanagan (No. 13) during their April 28 match. Photo by Jon Straggas

Acton-Carlisle boys lacrosse put together a strong week with a solid team performance in a 15-7 victory over Nashoba Regional followed by a 9-4 win over Waltham on April 30. 

Acton-Carlisle’s Sam Griswold (No. 1) faces off against Nashoba Regional’s Evan Yagodzinski (No. 19) on April 28. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle’s Sam Griswold (No. 1) faces off against Nashoba Regional’s Evan Yagodzinski (No. 19) on April 28. Photo by Jon Straggas
The Patriots’ Ben Wonsek (No. 14) defends the goal against Nashoba Regional on April 28. Photo by Jon Straggas
The Patriots’ Ben Wonsek (No. 14) defends the goal against Nashoba Regional on April 28. Photo by Jon Straggas
  • Team record: Overall 6-4 
  • Big game: Peter Burke opened the scoring with an early goal against Nashoba Regional on April 28. James Reynolds led the offense with four goals. Charlie Lynch and Alex Kosiki had two goals apiece.
  • Game changer: Burke’s early goal set the tone and helped the Patriots establish momentum.
  • Unsung hero: Alex Fivek returned from injury and scored two goals. Jake Small and John Anderson were also among the goal scorers — part of a balanced effort on offense and defense.
  • Up next: The Patriots were to visit Newton South High School this Tuesday followed by a home game against Westford Academy on Thursday.
Acton-Carlisle’s John Anderson (No. 5) shoots against Waltham on April 30. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Acton-Carlisle’s John Anderson (No. 5) shoots against Waltham on April 30. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
CCHS’ Peter Burke (No. 9) carries the ball against Waltham on April 30. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
CCHS’ Peter Burke (No. 9) carries the ball against Waltham on April 30. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Patriots goalie Ben Wonsek (No. 14) makes a save en route to holding Waltham to just four goals on April 30. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Patriots goalie Ben Wonsek (No. 14) makes a save en route to holding Waltham to just four goals on April 30. Photo by Cris Van Dyke

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