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Firing on all cylinders, CCHS football routs Algonquin, 33-0

The team bounced back from two early-season losses to swamp Algonquin in the “Tackles for Cancer” game on September 26.

By Bill Sones ·

The Patriots defense stifled the Titans offense all evening. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
The Patriots defense stifled the Titans offense all evening. Photo by Cris Van Dyke

The Acton-Carlisle football team bounced back from two early-season losses to swamp Algonquin, 33-0, in the “Tackles for Cancer” game on September 26.

Wes Morse leaves the Titans in his wake as he speeds to the end zone. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Wes Morse leaves the Titans in his wake as he speeds to the end zone. Photo by Cris Van Dyke

Team Record: Overall 1-2; Dual County League 0-0 

Big game: Wes Morse had 75 yards rushing and two touchdowns, plus 73 passing yards (going 6 for 9); he also had two interceptions on defense. Thomas Bury chipped in with nine carries for 101 yards (11.2 yards per carry) and three touchdowns.

Turning point: The Patriots quickly jumped out to a 6-0 lead with Morse’s slick 72-yard touchdown run. One play from scrimmage later, Morse intercepted a Titans pass and set up Bury for a 2-yard touchdown run and a 13-0 CCHS lead just three minutes into the game.  

Wes Morse intercepts an Algonquin pass, one of his two pickoffs against the Titans. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Wes Morse intercepts an Algonquin pass, one of his two pickoffs against the Titans. Photo by Cris Van Dyke

Unsung hero: Led by linebackers Lewis Simon and co-captain Eric Nick, the Patriots’ swarming defense forced three turnovers (including an interception by co-captain Finn Ruhmann) and held the Titans to 74 total yards and just four first downs.  

Up next: The Pats were to travel to Waltham on October 3 for their first DCL game of the season.

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