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Volleyball squad drops opener

The CCHS varsity volleyball team fell to the taller, senior-rich Shrewsbury squad in three sets.

By James Crandall ·

Senior setter April Tang (No. 5) jump-sets to junior outside hitter Bella Cuozzo in the Patriots’ home opener against Shrewsbury. Photo by Debra Antonangeli
Senior setter April Tang (No. 5) jump-sets to junior outside hitter Bella Cuozzo in the Patriots’ home opener against Shrewsbury. Photo by Debra Antonangeli

The Acton-Carlisle High School varsity volleyball team tipped off against perennial MidWachusett League powerhouse Shrewsbury on September 3, falling to their taller, senior-rich opponents in three sets.

Senior libero Layli White (white jersey) passes a Shrewsbury serve on September 3. Photo by Debra Antonangeli
Senior libero Layli White (white jersey) passes a Shrewsbury serve on September 3. Photo by Debra Antonangeli

Scores by set: Shrewsbury 25-13, 25-16, 25-11 

Record: Overall 0-1, Dual County League 0-0

Big game: Juniors Bella Cuozzo and Elia Han led the Patriots’ offense with six kills apiece.

Unsung hero: In her first varsity match, Leah Han had a solo stuff block.

Up next: The Pats were to host Shawsheen Vocational Tech on September 9.

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