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Football piles up points, yards in shootout loss to Bedford

CCHS dropped its October 2 league opener in a game that featured deep strikes by debuting quarterback Lucas Saulnier.

By Elisabeth Reiling ·

CCHS quarterback Lucas Saulnier runs a keeper against the Bedford defense on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
CCHS quarterback Lucas Saulnier runs a keeper against the Bedford defense on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke

Acton-Carlisle football dropped its October 2 league opener, 35-30, to Bedford in a game that featured deep strikes by debuting quarterback Lucas Saulnier.

The Patriots’ James Jenney makes a tackle on the defensive line against Bedford on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
The Patriots’ James Jenney makes a tackle on the defensive line against Bedford on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Jack Garofalo kicks an extra point with Ryan Duffy holding during the game against Bedford on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Jack Garofalo kicks an extra point with Ryan Duffy holding during the game against Bedford on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
  • Team record: Overall 1-3, Dual County League 0-1
  • Turning point: The Patriots set the tone early in the second quarter when Saulnier lobbed a 36-yard touchdown pass to running back John Ryan.
  • Unsung heroes: Running backs Thomas Bury and Aiden Bayes teamed up as an offensive double-threat, amassing two TDs, a 40-yard kickoff return, and multiple first downs. To round out CCHS’ offensive night, running back Sawyer Carnes’ 49-yard kickoff return to the Buccaneers’ 36 set up a Ryan 30-yard TD catch late in the fourth quarter.
  • Up next: The Pats were to visit Cambridge Rindge & Latin on October 9.
CCHS receiver Cam Sones makes a touchdown catch against Bedford on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
CCHS receiver Cam Sones makes a touchdown catch against Bedford on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Patriots running back Thomas Bury picks up yardage against Bedford on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke
Patriots running back Thomas Bury picks up yardage against Bedford on October 2. Photo by Cris Van Dyke

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