PHOTOS: Acton-Carlisle routs Lexington in Fenway Thanksgiving Eve showdown
In the end, the big contest was… no contest.
In a historic year, the CC victory over Lexington at Fenway Park was one for the history books. Photo: Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
The 103rd edition of the historic rivalry of the Acton-Carlisle and Lexington High School football squads ended in a spectacular rout Wednesday night, with the Patriots overwhelming the Minutemen, 32-0, at Fenway Park.
The overwhelming victory for the Patriots, who came into the series leading 53-42-7, unfolded not only to the soundtrack of encouragement from the CCHS cheer squad and pep band, but amid Revolutionary pageantry as Acton and Lexington mark their pivotal role in the American Revolution touched off 250 years ago.
Stay tuned for more game coverage, but first… these stunning images.
Photos: Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
The Acton-Carlisle Patriots stand for the national anthem before the Thanksgiving Eve game against Lexington at Fenway Park.The Acton Minute Men fire a musket volley at the conclusion of the anthem.Acton-Carlisle’s Tyler Houth breaks free of the Lexington defense.The Acton Minute Men cheer after firing a musket volley following a Patriots touchdown.Members of the Acton Minute Men sit in the Red Sox dugout as the Patriots take the field for the second half.Acton-Carlisle cheerleaders wave for the Fenway Park Jumbotron.Acton-Carlisle’s Eric Nick kicks for an extra point as teammate Christian Meyer holds the ball during the second half.The CCHS pep band performs at Fenway.Acton-Carlisle senior cheerleader Jayana Haygood, center, performs between the third and fourth quarters.Acton-Carlisle’s Lewis Simon en route to a second half touchdown.The Acton Minute Men fire a musket salute after a Patriots fourth-quarter touchdown.With smoke still thick in the air from a musket volley, Acton-Carlisle tries for the extra point.The CC cheer squad revs up the spectators.The Acton-Carlisle football team huddles at midfield after beating Lexington.Acton-Carlisle football players Owen Root, left, Tyler Colgan, and Eric Nick form a line of scrimmage with the Patriots vs. Minutemen Thanksgiving trophy after CC’s 32-0 win.The Acton-Carlisle Patriots hoist the coveted trophy.
