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Boys tennis ranked No. 2 after sweep

The C-C team swept Waltham to earn a No. 2 ranking n the MIAA 2026 Division 1 boys tennis power rankings.

By Hayley Barnes ·

CCHS doubles partners Sam Grogins and Calvin Fischer rally against against Waltham on May 1. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere
CCHS doubles partners Sam Grogins and Calvin Fischer rally against against Waltham on May 1. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere
The Pats’ Adrien Guinebertiere serves against Waltham on May 1. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere
The Pats’ Adrien Guinebertiere serves against Waltham on May 1. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere

The Acton-Carlisle boys tennis team swept Waltham, 5-0, on May 1 to earn a No. 2 ranking in the MIAA 2026 Division 1 boys tennis power rankings, behind undefeated Lincoln-Sudbury.

  • Team record: 4-1
  • Big game: Sam Grogins, making his varsity debut, and Calvin Fischer won their No. 2 doubles match, 6-2, 6-0.
  • Up next: The Patriots were to take on Newton South on Monday, Westford on Wednesday, and Wayland on Friday.
Acton-Carlisle’s Charlie Whitmore reaches for a backhand return on May 1 against Waltham. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere
Acton-Carlisle’s Charlie Whitmore reaches for a backhand return on May 1 against Waltham. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere
The Patriots’ Pedro Nachbin serves against Lincoln-Sudbury on April 27. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere
The Patriots’ Pedro Nachbin serves against Lincoln-Sudbury on April 27. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere

Lincoln-Sudbury 4, CCHS 1

The Patriots suffered their first loss of the season on April 27.

  • Big game: Co-captain Pedro Nachbin earned the only win for the Patriots by a 6-1, 6-4 tally.
  • Unsung heroes: Both CCHS doubles teams rallied hard after losing the first set.
Acton-Carlisle doubles partners Jack McClellan and Brooks Miller play a point against Lincoln-Sudbury on April 27. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere
Acton-Carlisle doubles partners Jack McClellan and Brooks Miller play a point against Lincoln-Sudbury on April 27. Photo by Alexis Guinebertiere

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