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Boys soccer posts 2 straight shutouts

The Patriots posted a 7-0 victory against Dearborn STEM Academy on October 4, and a 2-0 victory over Boston Latin on September 30.

By Bruce Hack ·

Joe Ferrari celebrates after scoring in the second half to give the Patriots a 1-0 lead. Photo by Jon Straggas
Joe Ferrari celebrates after scoring in the second half to give the Patriots a 1-0 lead against Boston Latin. Photo by Jon Straggas

Dominating on offense and defense, Acton-Carlisle boys soccer posted a 7-0 away victory against Dearborn STEM Academy on October 4.

Noah Endo controls play against Dearborn STEM Academy. Photo by Rebecca Woodward
Noah Endo controls play against Dearborn STEM Academy. Photo by Rebecca Woodward

Team record: Overall 5-3-1; Dual County League 2-2

Big game: Mikey Jantzen scored a hat trick. Donovan Eaton (two assists), Adrian Avini, Max Hepworth (assist), and Cal van der Swaagh all scored second-half goals for CCHS.

Game changer: Jantzen’s first two goals came in the first half, staking the Patriots to a solid lead that they would not relinquish.

Unsung heroes: Goalkeepers Niko Kocic and Will Kehoe combined on the clean sheet, the team’s fourth of the season.

Up next: The Patriots were to host DCL opponent Waltham on October 9.

Donovan Eaton watches his free kick stream into the goal. Photo by Rebecca Woodward
Donovan Eaton fires a free kick against Dearborn STEM Academy.
Donovan Eaton fires a free kick against Dearborn STEM Academy. Photo by Rebecca Woodward
Donovan Eaton watches his free kick stream into the goal. Photos by Rebecca Woodward
Cal van der Swaagh (No. 24) celebrates his goal with teammates Tyler Shepard (No. 28), Will McKenna (No. 25), Rory Best (No. 2), and Van Rowan (No. 20). Photo by Rebecca Woodward
Cal van der Swaagh (No. 24) celebrates his goal with teammates Tyler Shepard (No. 28), Will McKenna (No. 25), Rory Best (No. 2), and Van Rowan (No. 20). Photo by Rebecca Woodward
Owen Tompsett battles a Boston Latin opponent for the ball. Photo by Jon Straggas
Owen Tompsett battles a Boston Latin opponent for the ball. Photo by Jon Straggas

CCHS 2, Boston Latin 0

The Patriots snapped a two-game losing streak with a big 2-0 win over Dual County League opponent Boston Latin on September 30.

Tyler Shepard plays the ball against a Boston Latin defender. Photo by Jon Straggas
Tyler Shepard plays the ball against a Boston Latin defender. Photo by Jon Straggas

Big game: After a scoreless first half, Ferrari took a pass from Hackman and found the back of the net for the only goal the Patriots would need.

Game changer: Hackman chipped a shot over the Boston Latin goalkeeper to make it 2-0 in the 76th minute.

Unsung hero: Kocic recorded his third shutout of the season.

Ben Hackman shoots and scores in the second half. Photo by Jon Straggas
Ben Hackman shoots and scores in the second half. Photo by Jon Straggas

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