Field hockey edges Waltham, suffers 4-1 loss to Wellesley
The Waltham Hawks were flying high with a 7-2-3 record, but the Patriots clipped the Hawks’ wings 1-0 on October 8.
Wellesley has been crushing opponents this year, including recent 9-0 and 7-0 wins, but Acton-Carlisle kept it close, ultimately holding the Raiders to a three-goal margin, 4-1, in non-league action on October 10.
Team record: Overall 6-2-4; Dual County League 3-0-1
Big game: Sophia Arif had the Patriots’ lone score, flicking a loose ball out of a chaotic goal-line crowd.
Unsung hero: Goalie Lexie Ramirez, pressured like never before this season, stayed cool under fire, denying the lion’s share of Wellesley’s many shots on net.
Up next: The Patriots were to travel to Westford Academy on October 15 for a league matchup.
CCHS 1, Waltham 0
The Waltham Hawks were flying high with a 7-2-3 record, but the Patriots clipped the Hawks’ wings 1-0 on October 8.
Big game: Julia Reynolds made her first goal of the season count, giving the Patriots a narrow but decisive edge in the third quarter. She capitalized on a neat assist from co-captain Brynn Chaffee.
Unsung heroes: The Patriots’ steadfast defense, led by Ramirez in net and Ally Couto at center back, bracketed by Maddie Clancy and Zoë Bonzagni, withstood frequent and ferocious Hawk attacks. This was the Patriots’ fourth shutout and the 10th game in which they have held their opponent to two goals or fewer.
