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Breaking: Patriots win OT thriller to repeat as state lacrosse champs

Co-captain Sarah Fortier wove through the Notre Dame defense to score the sudden death goal.

The Acton-Carlisle girls lacrosse team won its second straight MIAA Division 1 championship on Wednesday, notching its 20th victory on the season, a 10-9 overtime win over Notre Dame Academy. Photo by Aidan Moroney
The Acton-Carlisle girls lacrosse team won its second straight MIAA Division 1 championship on Wednesday, notching its 20th victory on the season, a 10-9 overtime win over Notre Dame Academy. Photo by Aidan Moroney

The Acton-Carlisle girls lacrosse team won an overtime nailbiter, 10-9, edging Notre Dame Academy on Wednesday for its second straight MIAA Division 1 championship.

CCHS co-captain Sarah Fortier on her way to firing the winning goal in sudden death overtime to give the Patriots their second straight MIAA Division 1 title. Photo by Aidan Moroney
CCHS co-captain Sarah Fortier on her way to firing the winning goal in sudden death overtime to give the Patriots their second straight MIAA Division 1 title. Photo by Aidan Moroney

Co-captain Sarah Fortier wove through the Notre Dame defense to score the sudden death goal, having led the Patriots on offense throughout the game.

CCHS co-captain Sarah Fortier celebrates scoring the winning goal in sudden death overtime to give the Patriots their second straight MIAA Division 1 title on Wednesday. Photos by Aidan Moroney
CCHS co-captain Sarah Fortier celebrates scoring the winning goal in sudden death overtime to give the Patriots their second straight MIAA Division 1 title on Wednesday. Photo by Aidan Moroney
  • Team record: Overall 20-3; Dual County League 9-1
  • Big game: Lindsey Cain put the Pats up 9-8 late in the fourth quarter. Goaltender Mamie Kosicki made every save count in the marathon battle.
  • Turning point: Julia Reynolds tied the match at 7-7 in the third quarter on a nifty wraparound goal.
  • Unsung heroes: Every member of the 2026 team contributed throughout the season to secure the state crown for CCHS.

— Rob Reinalda and Aidan Moroney

Patriots players race toward co-captain Sarah Fortier (No. 7) after she scored the winning goal in sudden death overtime to give CCHS its second straight MIAA Division 1 title. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Patriots players race toward co-captain Sarah Fortier (No. 7) after she scored the winning goal in sudden death overtime to give CCHS its second straight MIAA Division 1 title. Photo by Aidan Moroney

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