Undefeated CCHS golfers qualify for D1 Sectionals
The team’s September 11 win over Westford Academy qualified the Pats for the MIAA Division 1 Sectional tournament in October.
Acton-Carlisle High School played textbook team golf as seven of eight players posted scores under 40 against a solid, well-coached visiting Westford Academy team. With the September 11 win, the Patriots qualified for the MIAA Division 1 Sectional tournament in October and are one step closer to winning back-to-back Dual County League titles.
Record: Overall 7-0; DCL 6-0
Big game: Sophie Redmond made a powerful statement, opening with an eagle on the 479-yard, par-5 first hole and carding a 1-under 34 to lead the Patriots.
Unsung heroes: Coming back from a struggle against Boston Latin earlier in the week, Fisher Tibbett revived his short game and fired a 40 to win his match 5.5-3.5. Theo Price and Ahrinn Desai each shot a 1-over 36. Joe Grasso posted a 38 in a 6-3 match win. Jake Erston’s strong iron play helped him tie his match en route to a 3-over 38.
Up next: CCHS was to travel to Newton Commonwealth Golf Course on September 16 to take on the Lions of Newton South.
CCHS 50, Waltham 22
Power and distance clearly separated the two squads on September 10, as the Patriots consistently played from the short grass, while Waltham golfers repeatedly battled the roughs and hazards.
Big game: Sophie Redmond (36), Glen Murdough (37), Jake Erston (36), and Joe Grasso (37) let their sticks do the talking.
Unsung heroes: Owen Moynihan (5-4 match win), Calvin Alexander (7-2 match win), and Tate Miller (6-3 match win) helped solidify the Pats’ undefeated run.
CCHS 42.5, Boston Latin 26
The Patriots landed on fairways and greens early and often, taking advantage of excellent ball striking to set the tone. The top half of the lineup provided a double-digit lead halfway through the match, which proved insurmountable for the visiting Wolfpack in the September 9 match.
Big game: Co-captain Ahrinn Desai fired an even-par 36 to pace the team. Co-captain Theo Price and Glen Murdough each carded a steady 1-over 37.
Unsung hero: Making his varsity debut, Calvin Alexander hit long off the tee. Despite struggling a bit on the greens, he managed to shoot a 43 and earn himself and the team a 5-4 match victory.
