CCHS volleyball wins twice but falls in 5 sets to Weston
The Patriots won in straight sets at Bedford on September 10, and defeated Shawsheen Valley Tech 3-0 on September 8.
The Acton-Carlisle High School volleyball squad battled for over two hours but succumbed to Weston in a well-played, five-set marathon on September 11.
Scores by set: CCHS-Weston 25-21, 25-18, 20-25, 8-25, 3-15
Team record: Overall 2-2; Dual County League 0-1
Big game: Middle hitters Grace DeAngelis had eight points (five kills, three blocks) and middle hitter Olivia Scaduto tallied six points (three kills, three blocks).
Unsung hero: Libero Layli White played exceptional defense with 33 digs.
Up next: The Patriots were scheduled to host Bedford on September 15.
CCHS 3, Bedford 0
The Patriots won their DCL opener in straight sets on the road on September 10.
Scores by set: CCHS-Bedford 25-23, 25-11, 25-9
Big game: Elia Han tallied nine points (three aces, six kills) and middle hitter Scaduto posted six points (four kills, two blocks).
Turning point: With the Patriots coming from way behind in the hard-fought first set, Leah Han fired an ace for set point.
Unsung hero: In her first varsity match, Keira Sterry struck for a kill for set point in the second set.
CCHS 3, Shawsheen Valley Tech 0
The Pats defeated Shawsheen Valley Tech 3-0 on September 8, employing a balanced offense and defense, as nine players contributed points.
Scores by set: CCHS-Shawsheen Valley 25-16, 25-12, 27-25
Big game: The Patriots offense was led by outside hitter Elia Han (10 points), setter April Tang (nine points), outside hitter Leah Han (nine points), and middle hitter Scaduto (eight points).
Turning point: Down 7-14 in the final set, the Patriots defense and strong serving of Han and Tang sparked a comeback to tie the set at 19-19.
Unsung heroes: In her first varsity match, middle hitter Anna Bailey recorded her first spike kill. Mackenna Antonangeli served out the second set with her first ace.
