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Girls lacrosse routs Belmont, 19-6, advances to Elite 8

The Pats led 13-2 at the half and cruised through the final 24 minutes of play.

By John Skelly ·

Vivi Myles on her way to scoring one of her three goals against Belmont on Monday. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Vivi Myles on her way to scoring one of her three goals against Belmont on Monday. Photo by Aidan Moroney

Acton-Carlisle girls lacrosse advanced to the Elite 8 in the MIAA Division 1 tournament with a 19-6 win over the Belmont Marauders on Monday. The Pats led 13-2 at the half and cruised through the final 24 minutes of play.

Scarlett Mirak fires one of her seven goals on the day in the Patriots’ 19-6 win over Belmont. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Scarlett Mirak fires one of her seven goals on the day in the Patriots’ 19-6 win over Belmont. Photo by Aidan Moroney
  • Team record: Overall 17-3; Dual County League 9-1
  • Big game: Scarlett Mirak was virtually unstoppable with seven goals, and she controlled the draw all game. Other multigoal scorers included Vivi Myles with three tallies and Sarah Fortier, Finley Walsh, and Lindsay Cain with two apiece.
Sarah Fortier drives past a Belmont defender. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Sarah Fortier drives past a Belmont defender. Photo by Aidan Moroney
  • Unsung heroes: Bridget Fivek, Maya Feloney, and Julia Reynolds each had a goal. Reynolds’ score came off an interception in the defensive zone, a 70-yard sprint, and a rocket to put an exclamation point on her effort.
  • Up next: The Pats were to host Lexington on Thursday.

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