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Girls lacrosse outduels Westwood, 9-8, to stay unbeaten in ’26

The boys team also gained a win over Lexington in The Battle Road Lacrosse Tournament on April 24.

By John Skelly ·

Sarah Fortier (No. 7) fires a free position goal during the April 25 win over Westwood. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Sarah Fortier (No. 7) fires a free position goal during the April 25 win over Westwood. Photo by Aidan Moroney

The Acton-Carlisle girls lacrosse team ran off four unanswered fourth-quarter goals to notch the program’s first-ever win over Westwood, 9-8, on April 25. The Patriots stay unbeaten on the season.

Lindsay Cain (No. 10) rushes past Westwood defenders on her way to the goal on April 25. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Lindsay Cain (No. 10) rushes past Westwood defenders on her way to the goal on April 25. Photo by Aidan Moroney
  • Team record: Overall 8-0; Dual County League 4-0
  • Big game: Sarah Fortier tallied five goals (plus five ground balls), while Scarlett Mirak racked up three goals and Lindsay Cain scored once. 
  • Turning point: Trailing 6-5 at the start of the fourth quarter, the Patriots scored four times to take a 9-6 lead and hold on for the win.
  • Unsung heroes: Defenders Ella Benvenuto, Grace Holsinger, Julia Reynolds, and Cecily Dorr and goaltender Mamie Kosicki (six saves) played relentless and gritty defense, cooling off a Wolverines offense that came into the matchup averaging just under 14 goals per game.
  • Up next: The Patriots were to face Waltham on Thursday.
Ella Benvenuto (No. 16) runs the clear upfield against Westwood on April 25. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Ella Benvenuto (No. 16) runs the clear upfield against Westwood on April 25. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Scarlett Mirak dodges through three Central Catholic defenders on her way to the goal on April 23. Photo by Jason Fortier
Scarlett Mirak dodges through three Central Catholic defenders on her way to the goal on April 23. Photo by Jason Fortier

CCHS 18, Central Catholic 5

The Patriots came out firing, leading 7-2 by the first quarter and 12-5 at the half, and never looked back in their April 23 rout. The defense blanked Central Catholic in the second half.

  • Big game: Mirak led all scorers with seven goals. Fortier added five, while Cain and Vivi Myles chipped in three apiece.
Mamie Kosicki (No. 13) goes low for the save during the April 23 win over Central Catholic. Photo by Jason Fortier
Mamie Kosicki (No. 13) goes low for the save during the April 23 win over Central Catholic. Photo by Jason Fortier
Hannah Feloney (8) hits the brakes to cut on her way to goal during the April 23 match against Central Catholic. Photo by Jason Fortier
Hannah Feloney (8) hits the brakes to cut on her way to goal during the April 23 match against Central Catholic. Photo by Jason Fortier

Boys lax bests Lexington, 11-4

The Acton-Carlisle boys lacrosse team’s offense roared to life in an 11-4 win over Lexington in The Battle Road Lacrosse Tournament on April 24.

  • Team record: Overall 4-4; Dual County League 3-0
  • Big game: Charlie Lynch scored three times, and Peter Burke added two fast-break goals to jump-start the offense. 
  • Up next: The Patriots were to face Nashoba on Tuesday and Waltham on Thursday.

— Jonathan Smith 

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