Volleyball notches two straight wins
The Pats defeated visiting Cambridge R&L on September 18; the next day, they came back multiple times to outlast Belmont.
Acton-Carlisle High School’s volleyball team came back multiple times to outlast Belmont in a taut, five-set defensive battle on September 19.
Scores by set: CCHS-Belmont 15-25, 26-24, 25-20, 24-26, 15-11
Team record: Overall 5-2; Dual County League 2-1
Big game: Outside hitter Elia Han led the Patriots’ balanced offense with 11 points (eight kills, two aces, one block). Middle hitter Grace DeAngelis (seven kills, two blocks) and outside hitter Leah Han (seven kills, three blocks) each added 10 points.
Game changer: Down 7-9 in the fifth set, defensive specialist Mackenna Antonangeli went on a serving tear with four straight points to put CCHS up 11-9, giving the Patriots a lead they would not relinquish.
Up next: The Pats were scheduled to travel to Boston Latin on September 25.
CCHS 3, Cambridge Rindge & Latin 1
The Patriots prevailed in a hard-fought match, notching a four-set victory over visiting Cambridge Rindge & Latin on September 18.
Scores by set: CCHS-Cambridge Rindge & Latin 25-20, 24-26, 25-9, 26-24
Big game: Outside hitter Elia Han led the charge with 16 points (12 kills, four aces), and DeAngelis added six points (five kills and a block).
Game changer: April Tang’s match-ending setter tip sealed the overtime win, 26-24.
Unsung hero: Outside hitter Alex Tyson returned to the lineup, racking up three kills.
