Mixed results for CCHS soccer openers
The girls varsity soccer team dominated from the start, while the boys team let a first-half lead get away.
CCHS girls soccer opens with a win, 8-1
Dominating from the start, the Acton-Carlisle High School girls varsity soccer team opened the season with an 8-1 win over Walpole on September 5.
Team record: Overall 1-0; Dual County League 1-0
Big game: Emmy O’Donnell netted three goals, and Liv Delaney scored twice to lead the Patriots to victory.
Unsung heroes: Kendall Johnson, Caroline Ferrari, and Braeden Peca each tallied a goal to round out the scoring.
Up next: The Pats were to travel to Lincoln-Sudbury for a match on September 9.
Late goal sinks Patriots in boys season opener
By Marianne Balfour — Sports Contributor
The Acton-Carlisle High School boys varsity soccer team led Bishop Feehan High School at halftime, but the visitors came back to upend the Patriots, 2-1, on September 6.
Team record: Overall 0-1; Dual County League 0-0
Big game: Joe Ferrari scored with a header off a cross from Donovan Eaton to give CCHS a first-half lead.
Turning point: Bishop Feehan’s second-half comeback included the winning tally in the waning moments of the game.
Unsung heroes: The second line of three sophomores — Ben Hackman, Owen Tompsett, and Adrian Avini — created terrific scoring opportunities.
Up next: The Pats were scheduled to host Collegiate Charter School of Lowell on September 8.
