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CCHS football falls to Danvers, 16-0, to open 2026 campaign

A deep Danvers squad overpowered the visiting Acton-Carlisle team in a non-league matchup on September 10.

By Bill Sones ·

Patriots Henry Jackson (No. 11) and Jack Garofalo (No. 5) team up to tackle Danvers runner Timothy Nikiforov on September 10. Photo by Jon Straggas
Patriots Henry Jackson (No. 11) and Jack Garofalo (No. 5) team up to tackle Danvers runner Timothy Nikiforov on September 10. Photo by Jon Straggas

A deep, experienced Danvers squad and its high-powered run game handed the visiting Acton-Carlisle football team a 16-0 loss in a non-league matchup September 10 to open the 2026 season. 

CCHS co-captain Sawyer Carnes (No. 23) tackles Danvers ball carrier Jack Houston on September 10. Photo by Jon Straggas
CCHS co-captain Sawyer Carnes (No. 23) tackles Danvers ball carrier Jack Houston on September 10. Photo by Jon Straggas
  • Team record: Overall 0-1, Dual County League 0-0
  • Big game: Jack Garofalo delivered several tackles as the defense fought to contain Danvers’ offense all game long. Garofalo’s outstanding punts also kept the Falcons at bay. Sawyer Carnes contributed several key tackles.
  • Turning point: The Patriots hung tough late into the second half, but Danvers finally got some breathing room with a 1-yard touchdown plunge with 5:43 left in the game to push their lead to 16-0.
  • Unsung hero: Henry Jackson’s end zone interception ended a Danvers drive.
  • Up next: CCHS hosts Holliston High School in a non-league matchup September 18. It’s the annual Tackles for Cancer game to help kick off Kicks for Cancer at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.
Acton-Carlisle co-captain Aiden Bayes breaks away from Danvers defenders in their clash on September 10. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle co-captain Aiden Bayes breaks away from Danvers defenders in their clash on September 10. Photo by Jon Straggas

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