Volleyball looks ahead to MIAA tournament

In its regular season finale, the Acton-Carlisle volleyball team fell to host Acton-Boxborough in three sets on October 23.

Scores by set: Patriots-Revolution 21-25, 26-28, 20-25 

Team record: Overall 10-10; Dual County League 3-7

Big game: Elia Han led the offense with 11 points (10 kills, one ace).

Up next: The Pats will play Central Catholic this evening in the MIAA tournament.

Wayland 3, CCHS 1

The Patriots were defeated by the host Wayland Warriors in four sets on October 21.

Scores by set: CCHS-Wayland 20-25, 25-23, 20-25, 13-25

Big game: Elia Han paced the offense with 14 points (10 kills, three aces, and a block) and middle hitter Grace DeAngelis led the defense with seven points (five blocks and two kills).

Turning point: Leading point pin hitter Leah Han went down with an ankle injury at a key juncture in the final set.

CCHS 3, Wachusett 1

The Patriots honored their five seniors at their last home match by defeating a strong, defense-minded Wachusett Mountaineer squad in four sets on October 20. 

Scores by set: CCHS-Wachusett 25-18, 23-25, 25–23, 25-14 

Big game: Outstanding performances included 16 points from Leah Han (10 kills, three blocks, three aces); 11 points (eight kills, three blocks) from April Tang, and nine points (six kills, three aces) from Alex Tyson.

Turning point A run of three aces by pin hitter Leah Han closed out the match. 

Unsung hero: Middle hitter Olivia Scaduto contributed three kills, five aces, and a block.