CCHS sports roundup

Girls soccer falls to Franklin, 2-0, in MIAA semifinal round

The 2025 Acton-Carlisle girls soccer juggernaut came to a close on November 18, as the Patriots fought hard but ultimately came up short in the MIAA Division 1 semifinals against Franklin, falling 2-0. 

• Team record: Overall 12-5-5; Dual County League 3-2-1; MIAA tournament 3-1
• Big game: Defensive center back Catherine Kilmartin dominated on the back line, showing speed, power, and grit chasing down defenders and making big stops. Goalkeeper Aubrey Monaghan was again in superior form, recording three big saves against the talented Franklin offense.
• Unsung hero: Renee Feigh, a solid, consistent presence on the back line, placed three free kicks into the Franklin box to set up CCHS scoring opportunities.

CCHS 1, Bishop Feehan 0 

The Patriots stunned previously undefeated Bishop Feehan High School, 1-0, in their MIAA Division 1 quarterfinal matchup on November 13. 

• Big game: Monaghan made seven saves for the Pats’ shutout win. 
• Turning point: Early in the first half, Emmy O’Donnell gathered a rebound off a free kick and fed Ainsley Siefer, who buried the ball into the net for the game’s only goal.

Girls XC finishes 4th in state meet

Acton-Carlisle girls cross country placed fourth overall in the MIAA Division 1 State Championship on November 15 at Fort Devens. The Patriots outpaced two teams that had defeated them previously this postseason — Westford in the Dual County League Championships and Winchester in the MIAA Division 1B race.

• Big day: Maria Chopas again led the team and ran a great tactical race to finish fourth, posting a Devens personal best of 18:26.32.
• Unsung heroes: CCHS finished all seven runners in the top 60.

— Hanna Bruno 

Pats gridders fall to Woburn, 20-0

By Bill Sones — Sports Contributor 

Woburn outlasted a Acton-Carlisle football team that was missing several players on both sides of the ball. In cold, wet conditions on November 13, the Patriots battled to keep the game within reach after a first-quarter Woburn touchdown, but the host Tanners posted two late scores to make the final 20-0.

• Team record: Overall 4-6, Dual County League 3-2
• Big game: Captain Lewis Simon made several tough tackles in his linebacker position and added 42 hard-earned rushing yards on offense.
• Up next: The Patriots close out the 2025 campaign in grand style when they clash with the Lexington Minutemen at Fenway Park in the annual Thanksgiving contest on Wednesday, November 26, with kickoff at 6 p.m.