CCHS golf outduels Waltham, Newton South for a 3-0 record

Acton-Carlisle golfers stayed undefeated with a tight 232-238 victory over Waltham on September 9. 

• Team record: Overall 3-0, Dual County League 3-0 
• Big day: Ben Brooks combined course savvy and a masterful short game, firing a one over par 36 on the 5,048-yard layout at Patriot Golf Course in Bedford. 
• Unsung heroes: Co-captain Glen Murdough, Jake Erston, and co-captain Joe Grasso — each carding a solid 38 round — delivered long tee shots. Making his varsity debut, Otto Smith finessed his way to a 40 round to help secure the victory. 
• Up next: The Pats were to take on Westford Academy at Nabnassett Golf Club in Westford on September 14. 

CCHS 222, Newton South 252

The Acton-Carlisle golf team cruised to a win over Newton South at Acton Country Club on September 8. 

• Big day: Erston had an opening-hole birdie on his way to a round of 34 to lead the Patriots. Murdough (36), Jake Jones (36), and Grasso (37) kept close pace for the team victory. 
• Game changers: From the opening tee shot, CCHS set the tone with exceptionally long drives and laser-like approach shots to create birdie opportunities. Jones and Grasso sank 6-foot birdie putts on the ninth hole.

CCHS foursome to play in state tourney

Acton-Carlisle co-captains Glen Murdough and Joe Grasso, along with Patriots teammates Jake Erston and Ben Brooks, will head to Cape Cod National Golf Club in Brewster on September 20 for the state’s 10th Annual High School Invitational. 

The CCHS team will battle four-time Sioux Campbell Memorial Trophy winners St. John’s Prep and seven other schools: B.C. High, Hingham High School, Longmeadow High School, Old Rochester Regional, St. John’s High School, Wellesley High School, and Xaverian Brothers.

Play begins at 1 p.m.

— Acton Bridge staff