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Marking Senior Day, boys lax swamps Newburyport, 15-9

Acton-Carlisle boys lacrosse put together possibly its best overall game of the season last Saturday.

By Chad Reynolds ·

The Patriots’ David Thut (No. 10) defends Newburyport’s Davis Pons (No. 8) during last Saturday’s Senior Day game. Photo by Jon Straggas
The Patriots’ David Thut (No. 10) defends Newburyport’s Davis Pons (No. 8) during last Saturday’s Senior Day game. Photo by Jon Straggas

Acton-Carlisle boys lacrosse put together possibly its best overall game of the season last Saturday with a 15-9 Senior Day win over Newburyport.

CCHS’ Will Steffens (No. 4) defends Newburyport’s Lucas Shorten (No. 30) during last Saturday’s Senior Day game. Photo by Jon Straggas
CCHS’ Will Steffens (No. 4) defends Newburyport’s Lucas Shorten (No. 30) during last Saturday’s Senior Day game. Photo by Jon Straggas
  • Team record: Overall 9-4; Dual County League 6-0
  • Big game: Jake Small and Phil Bolton contributed significantly on both sides of the ball.
  • Turning point: With the game tied 6-6 in the second half, Peter Burke sparked a six-goal run, scoring twice and creating turnovers that led to other tallies.
  • Unsung hero: Goaltender Ben Wonsek turned in another solid performance.
  • Up next: The Patriots were to travel to Wayland on Tuesday.
Acton-Carlisle’s Sam Griswold (No. 1) shoots and scores with Newburyport’s Aidan Martyn (No. 23) defending during last Saturday’s Senior Day game. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle’s Sam Griswold (No. 1) shoots and scores with Newburyport’s Aidan Martyn (No. 23) defending during last Saturday’s Senior Day game. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle’s Peter Burke (No. 9) shoots and scores with Newburyport’s Ben Buchmayr (No. 6) defending during last Saturday’s Senior Day game. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle’s Peter Burke (No. 9) shoots and scores with Newburyport’s Ben Buchmayr (No. 6) defending during last Saturday’s Senior Day game. Photo by Jon Straggas
The Patriots’ Tyler Shepard works against Westford Academy on May 7. Photo by Jon Straggas
The Patriots’ Tyler Shepard works against Westford Academy on May 7. Photo by Jon Straggas

CCHS 6, Westford Academy 5 (OT)

The Patriots triumphed in an overtime thriller against Westford Academy at Memorial Field on May 7.

  • Big game: Chris Bono won 14 out of 15 faceoffs, giving the Patriots a possession advantage throughout.
  • Turning point: With the score tied 5-5 in overtime, Charlie Lynch found James Reynolds for the game-winning goal.
  • Unsung heroes: Defenders Sam Griswold and Austin Ward held the talented Westford Academy attack in check.
Acton-Carlisle’s Cam Scones winds up during the May 7 match against Westford Academy. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle’s Cam Scones winds up during the May 7 match against Westford Academy. Photo by Jon Straggas
CCHS’ Charlie Lynch (No. 26) drives against Westford Academy’s Samuel Bramanti (24) during the May 7 match. Photo by Jon Straggas
CCHS’ Charlie Lynch (No. 26) drives against Westford Academy’s Samuel Bramanti (24) during the May 7 match. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle’s James Reynolds (No. 28) scores the game-winning goal in overtime defended by Westford Academy’s Chase Boynton (No. 13) and Samuel Bramanti (24) defending on May 7. Photo by Jon Straggas
Acton-Carlisle’s James Reynolds (No. 28) scores the game-winning goal in overtime defended by Westford Academy’s Chase Boynton (No. 13) and Samuel Bramanti (24) defending on May 7. Photo by Jon Straggas

CCHS 9, Newton South 4

The Patriots moved to 5-0 in DCL play with their win on May 5.

  • Big game: Griswold, Ward, and David Thut anchored a solid defensive effort.
  • Unsung hero: Alex Fivek’s first goal of the game moved him over the 100-career-point milestone.

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