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CCHS field hockey battles to draw, 1-1, vs. perennial power Wellesley

The game was an auspicious home opener for the Pats, given that the Red Raiders are coming off a 16-2 season in 2025.

By David Clancy ·

Goalie Lexie Ramirez (No. 99) gets defensive help from, left to right, co-captain Zoë Bonzagni, Emerson Ambrose, and co-captain Ally Couto. Photo by David Clancy
Goalie Lexie Ramirez (No. 99) gets defensive help from, left to right, co-captain Zoë Bonzagni, Emerson Ambrose, and co-captain Ally Couto. Photo by David Clancy

At Memorial Field for the first time this season, Acton-Carlisle field hockey wrestled Wellesley to a 1-1 draw on September 22 — an arduous but auspicious home opener, given that the Red Raiders are a perennial powerhouse coming off a 16-2 season in 2025. 

The Patriots’ Ceci Clancy drives into Wellesley territory in their clash on September 22. Photo by David Clancy
The Patriots’ Ceci Clancy drives into Wellesley territory in their clash on September 22. Photo by David Clancy
  • Big game: Sharpshooter Bridget Fivek scored the Patriots’ lone goal.  
  • Turning point: Fivek’s tying goal was set up by a crisp corner insert by Lindsay Cain and a lateral assist from Ceci Clancy. 
  • Unsung hero: Patriots goalie Lexie Ramirez yet again stood strong against steady pressure.
Acton-Carlisle’s Bridget Fivek (No. 22) turns upfield. Fivek’s goal salvaged a tie against perennial powerhouse Wellesley. Photo by David Clancy
Acton-Carlisle’s Bridget Fivek (No. 22) turns upfield. Fivek’s goal salvaged a tie against perennial powerhouse Wellesley. Photo by David Clancy

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