On Digs for Cancer night, volleyball tops Shawsheen
The Patriots employed strong serving, defense, and a balanced attack to extend their winning streak.
The Acton-Carlisle volleyball team employed strong serving, defense, and a balanced attack to defeat Shawsheen Tech in straight sets with 12 aces, 49 digs, and 32 kills. The September 25 victory came on Digs for Cancer night and extended the Patriots’ winning streak.
- Scores by set: CCHS-Shawsheen 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-20)
- Team record: Overall 2-4; Dual County League 1-3
- Big day: Defensive specialist Mackenna Antonangeli continued her strong serving and defense with five aces and 14 digs.
- Turning point/game changer: Pin hitters Elia Han and Nifemi Oladapo led the balanced offense with eight kills each.
- Unsung hero: Pin hitter Celina Wang stuffed a key attack in the second frame to force set point.
- Up next: The Pats were to host Lincoln-Sudbury on September 29 and Burlington on October 1.
CCHS 3, Boston Latin 0
The Patriots found their stride and beat Boston Latin in straight sets on September 23, relying on outstanding serving and defense. CCHS tallied 13 aces and 42 digs in the Dual County League contest.
- Scores by set: CCHS-Boston Latin (28-26, 25-21, 25-21)
- Big day: Antonangeli blasted four aces to go along with nine digs; libero Kylie Hoang notched two aces and 18 digs.
