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CCHS girls lacrosse edges Chelmsford, 6-5, will play for state title

The championship match against Notre Dame Academy is slated for Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Babson College.

By John Skelly ·

SPORTS GIRLS LACROSSE for 6.12_ Fortier Patriots co-captain Sarah Fortier (center) celebrates after scoring the first goal of the second quarter to give CCHS a lead over Chelmsford. Photos by Aidan Moroney
Patriots co-captain Sarah Fortier (center) celebrates after scoring the first goal of the second quarter to give CCHS a lead over Chelmsford. Photo by Aidan Moroney

Acton-Carlisle girls lacrosse earned a trip back to the MIAA Division 1 championship game in a gutsy, rain-soaked win over Chelmsford, 6-5, on Sunday evening. The Lions led 3-0 early, but the Patriots regrouped and evened the score by the end of the first quarter. 

Patriots co-captain Sarah Fortier (center) celebrates after scoring the first goal of the second quarter to give CCHS a lead over Chelmsford. Photos by Aidan Moroney
Acton-Carlisle’s Scarlett Mirak drives to the net to score the first goal of the Patriots’ 6-5 semifinals win over Chelmsford. Photos by Aidan Moroney
  • Team record: Overall 19-3; Dual County League 9-1
  • Big game: Scarlett Mirak (two goals) and Lindsay Cain (one) sparked the first-quarter comeback. In the second quarter, Sarah Fortier and Hannah Feloney scored to give the Pats a 5-3 lead. Bridget Fivek tallied what would be the winning goal in the third frame. Goaltender Mamie Kosicki had six saves, including two big stops in the fourth quarter. 
Lindsay Cain (left) hugs a teammate after the Pats edged Chelmsford, 6-5, in the rain to advance to the state championship game. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Lindsay Cain (left) hugs a teammate after the Pats edged Chelmsford, 6-5, in the rain to advance to the state championship game. Photo by Aidan Moroney
  • Unsung heroes: Gritty defense led the day. The formidable back line of Julia Reynolds, Grace Holsinger, Ella Benvenuto, and Cecliy Dorr held strong when the game was on the line. In the fourth, Reynolds, Cain, Fortier, and Vivi Miles were exceptional in retaining possession in the midst of a downpour.
Acton-Carlisle sophomore Julia Reynolds (left) takes a shot on goal. Photos by Aidan Moroney
Acton-Carlisle sophomore Julia Reynolds (left) takes a shot on goal. Photos by Aidan Moroney
  • Up next: State championship match against Notre Dame Academy on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Babson College in Wellesley.

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