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Defense keeps it close as CCHS falls to Westford Academy, 14-6

Highlighting the defensive effort, the Patriots stymied the Ghosts on four goal-to-go tries in the first quarter.

By Elisabeth Reiling ·

CCHS defenders Ayden Henry (No. 20) and Tyler Houth (No. 1) tackle Westford Academy’s Brett Moran (No. 5) during their October 16 game. Photo by Jon Straggas
CCHS defenders Ayden Henry (No. 20) and Tyler Houth (No. 1) tackle Westford Academy’s Brett Moran (No. 5) during their October 16 game. Photo by Jon Straggas

Aggressive defense kept the Acton-Carlisle football team within striking distance in a rainy matchup with Westford Academy, which prevailed, 14-6, on October 16. Highlighting the defensive effort, the Patriots stymied the Ghosts on four goal-to-go tries in the first quarter. 

CCHS’ Ethan Rivas (No. 42) sacks Westford Academy quarterback Joey Guthrie (No. 16) during their October 16 game. Photo by Jon Straggas
CCHS’ Ethan Rivas (No. 42) sacks Westford Academy quarterback Joey Guthrie (No. 16) during their October 16 game. Photo by Jon Straggas
  • Team record: Overall 2-4, Dual County League 1-2
  • Big game: Opening the second half, running back Thomas Bury took the ball up the left sideline, eluding the Ghosts’ defensive backs for a 95-yard touchdown run.
  • Unsung heroes: Defensive back Tyler Houth and linebacker Aleksi Romanowsky kept the hits coming, wrapping up Westford’s runners throughout the night. Houth recovered a loose ball at the Pats’ 14-yard line late in the third quarter.
  • Up next: The Pats visit Lincoln-Sudbury on October 23.
Acton-Carlisle running back Thomas Bury (No. 4) runs 95 yards for the Patriots’ lone score against Westford Academy on October 16. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle running back Thomas Bury (No. 4) runs 95 yards for the Patriots’ lone score against Westford Academy on October 16. Photo by Jon Straggas
The Patriots’ John Ryan (No. 13) fights off the tackle of Westford Academy’s Cameron Croom (No. 1) on October 16. Photo by Jon Straggas
The Patriots’ John Ryan (No. 13) fights off the tackle of Westford Academy’s Cameron Croom (No. 1) on October 16. Photo by Jon Straggas

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