Volleyball tallies marathon victory over Burlington

In a thrilling, red-zone-only, five-set match, the resilient Acton-Carlisle volleyball team captured the final frame, 17-15, outlasting the host Burlington Red Devils on September 30. 

Scores by set: CCHS-Burlington 26-24, 23-25, 25-22, 20-25, 17-15 

Team record: Overall 6-5, Dual County League 2-3 

Big game: Pin hitter Leah Han led the way with 16 kills, supported by plenty of blocking support from middles Grace DeAngelis (five stuffs, four kills) and Olivia Scaduto (five aces, two stuffs, one kill). 

Turning point: A key campfire tip kill by setter April Tang tied the final set at 15-all. The Patriots scored twice more for the victory. 

Unsung hero: Libero Layli White led the defense with dig after dig. 

Up next: The Pats were to host DCL foe Wayland on October 3.