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Field hockey cruises, 7-1, past Bedford in opener

Under new leadership, the Acton-Carlisle field hockey team came out firing in its first game of the season.

By David Clancy ·

Co-captain Ally Couto (No. 16) leads the charge during Acton-Carlisle’s 7-1 win over Bedford on September 9. Photo by David Clancy
Co-captain Ally Couto (No. 16) leads the charge during Acton-Carlisle’s 7-1 win over Bedford on September 9. Photo by David Clancy

Under new leadership — Head Coach Mary Desmond and Assistant Coach Bob Little — the Acton-Carlisle field hockey team came out firing in its first game of the season, sinking the Bedford Buccaneers, 7-1, with accurate shooting and solid defense on September 9. 

Patriots midfielder Ceci Clancy winds up. Photo by David Clancy
Patriots midfielder Ceci Clancy winds up. Photo by David Clancy
CCHS’ Lindsay Cain seeks to add to her two-goal tally. Photo by David Clancy
CCHS’ Lindsay Cain seeks to add to her two-goal tally. Photo by David Clancy
  • Team record: Overall 1-0-0; Dual County League 1-0-0
  • Big game: Forward Lindsay Cain tallied two goals to lead all scorers. 
  • Game changer: Bridget Fivek set the tone early, beating the Bedford goalie less than a minute into the match. 
  • Unsung heroes: Co-captain Ally Couto, Ada Bridgman, Julia Reynolds, and Ceci Clancy each contributed a goal for the Patriots. The JV romped as well, winning their match 8-0. 
  • Up next: The Patriots were to travel to Chelmsford on September 14 for their first non-league game of the season.
Patriots co-captain Zoë Bonzagni sweeps away a Bedford advance. Photo by David Clancy
Patriots co-captain Zoë Bonzagni sweeps away a Bedford advance. Photo by David Clancy
CCHS midfielder Abby Ruhmann controls the center. Photo by David Clancy
CCHS midfielder Abby Ruhmann controls the center. Photo by David Clancy

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