By Carl Sweeney — Sports Contributor
The Concord-Carlisle High School golf team defeated the Acton-Boxborough Revolution 45.5-26.5 at Quail Ridge Country Club in Acton on September 17. The team’s average match score stood at 38.2 through five matches.
Sophomore Jake Erston’s -2 round of 33 led the way in the Patriots’ win. Along with Erston’s success, Ahrinn Desai, Theo Price, and captain Erika Redmond each posted an even-par 35.
Sophie Redmond and Joe Grasso also contributed, with solid scores of 36 and 37, respectively.
With the win, the Patriots remain undefeated (5-0) in Dual County League play, and their goal of qualifying for the state sectional tournament is within reach.
Streak continues in Franklin Park
The team beat Boston Latin Wolfpack, 37-35, on September 19 to remain undefeated.
The contest went down to the final match of the day, with the Patriots down by 3 with the last foursome out on the course. Sophie Redmond won her match 5.5 to 3.5, and Grasso came up big at 6 to 3 to secure the victory.
A 12-15 mph crosswind affected play, as many approach shots came up short. This put pressure on the players’ wedge game, but they sank many crucial putts.
Each of the Patriots shot sub-40 once again, giving them one of the best team shot per match averages in the Dual County League. Grasso, Desai, and Erika Redmond each shot an even-par 35, Theo Price tallied a 36, and both Sophie Redmond and Erston carded 37.
Volleyball update
By Jim Crandall — Sports Contributor
On September 16, the Concord-Carlisle volleyball team traveled to Cambridge Rindge and Latin and bested the Falcons in 3 straight sets, 25-20, 25-12, 25-10.
Senior Jo Wigton led the offense with 11 points (8 spike kills, 3 service aces), while senior Gabby Kakas had 10 points (9 kills, 1 ace). Senior Juliane Bocquillon had 15 digs on defense.
Wednesday, September 18, the Patriots hosted the other Dual County League team from Boston, the Latin School. The Wolfpack prevailed in 3 sets, 17-25, 12-25, 18-25. Kakas tallied 7 points (7 kills), as did junior setter April Tang (5 kills, 1 ace).
The Pats will travel to Acton-Boxborough on Friday, September 20and host Wayland on Monday, September 23, and Bedford on Tuesday, September 24. They will kick off Kicks for Cancer week at CCHS with a Digs for Cancer match Thursday, September 26, at home against Lincoln-Sudbury.
