CCHS sports roundup

Patriots girls soccer shuts down Lexington

The Acton-Carlisle girls team notched a key victory over rival Lexington, 1-0, on October 17, buoyed by a strong defense and a first-half goal by Catherine Kilmartin.

• Team record: Overall 10-2; Dual County League 6-0
• Turning point: The rivals were trading blows early in a physical tilt, but Kilmartin punched in a beautiful corner kick from co-captain Emmy O’Donnell, which was all the Patriots would need to secure the victory.
• Unsung hero: The tenacious backline of Kilmartin, Asha Whiteford, Teagan Graham, and Paige DiPerna consistently stymied the Minutemen attack, flipping the field toward the CCHS offense.
• Big day: Goalkeeper Sally Wu kept a clean sheet.
• Up next: The Pats were to travel to Wayland on October 22. 

Volleyball falls to Wayland in serving duel

By Vu Hoang — Sports Contributor

Wayland’s strategic play and relentless service pressure proved too much as the Acton-Carlisle volleyball team dropped a four-set battle, 3-1, in Dual County League play on October 16. After losing the first two sets in a high-powered serving duel, the Patriots fought back to claim the third set with tactical adjustments.

• Scores by set: CCHS-Wayland (21-25, 12-25, 25-21, 13-25)
• Team record: Overall 2-11; Dual County League 1-8
• Big day: Adrienne Venesy kept constant pressure on Wayland’s defense, scoring 12 service points behind four aces. 
• Game changer: Elia Han delivered a complete, stat-sheet-stuffing performance with 10 kills, five digs, eight service points, and three aces.
• Unsung hero: Kylie Hoang held down the backline under heavy fire, racking up 19 digs to counter Wayland’s attack.
• Up next: The Pats were to host Acton-Boxborough on October 19 and travel to Weston on October 21.

Westford Academy 3, CCHS 0 

The Patriots came out firing in their home match on October 13, pushing the Grey Ghosts to the brink in a tight 24-26 opening set behind timely hitting and solid defense. Westford swung the momentum in the second frame with a strong service game, ultimately taking the match in straight sets.

• Scores by set: CCHS-Westford (24-26, 10-25, 19-25)
• Big day: Han paced the Patriots’ attack, delivering a team-high 11 kills and eight service points. 
• Turning point/game changer: Hoang anchored the backline once again, racking up 15 digs to extend rallies and create crucial second-chance opportunities.
• Unsung hero: At the net, Sadie Constable shut down Westford’s premier middle hitter and hit CCHS’ blocking goal for the match.