Girls soccer notches third straight shutout
The Pats’ unbeaten streak reached 11 games; leading scorer Emmy O’Donnell is named to the U.S. under-19 national soccer team.
With Halloween approaching, it was Ghosts versus the Acton-Carlisle Patriots at Westford Academy. The squads battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw on October 16, extending the Patriots’ unbeaten streak to 11 games.
Team record: Overall 8-1-4; Dual County League 6-1-1
Big game: Goalkeeper Aubrey Monaghan played a crucial role in securing the Pats’ third shutout in a row, and their seventh in 13 total games.
Unsung heroes: Ghosts were swarming all evening, so great credit for a strong performance goes to the back-line defense of Renee Feigh, Teagan Graham, Catherine Kilmartin, and Asha Whiteford.
Up next: The Patriots were to return home for another league matchup on October 21 against Wayland.
CCHS 5, Newton South 0
The Patriots, who hadn’t lost a game since September 9, extended their run with a decisive five-goal home win against Newton South on October 14.
Big game: Catherine Kilmartin and Emmy O’Donnell each scored twice. Braeden Peca added one more on a corner kick from O’Donnell.
Unsung heroes: Starting goalie Monaghan and backup keeper Sallie Wu combined for the Patriots second straight shutout.
O’Donnell to join U.S. under-19 soccer team
Acton-Carlisle’s Emmy O’Donnell has been named to the combined U.S. Under-19 Women’s National Team and U.S. Under-18 Youth National Team International Training Camp roster.
She will join her teammates in Portugal for a 10-day camp that will include matches against teams from Ireland (October 25) and Portugal (October 28).
O’Donnell, a junior, is currently the leading scorer in the Dual County League.
As a freshman, O’Donnell had six goals and seven assists. Last season, she was the second leading scorer, with eight goals and three assists, and earned All-State honors. She’s also a two-time Dual County All-League and Eastern Mass. All-Star and an Elite Clubs National League New England Conference Player of the Year.
In May, O’Donnell was one of 24 players nationwide — and the only one from Massachusetts — to be named to the U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team.
