Concord-Carlisle football quarterback Ryan Fivek, front, and teammates stand for the national anthem before the first game of the season against Shepherd Hill Regional, Friday, September, 8 2023. Lightning suspended play with 5:52 left in the first quarter Friday night and the game was finished on Saturday morning, with the Patriots defeating the Rams 41-8. Ken McGagh for The Concord Bridge
Lightning shuts down CCHS football; team rallies to defeat Shepherd Hill
Photos by Ken McGagh for The Concord Bridge
September 10, 2023
Lightning strikes in the distance at Concord-Carlisle’s Memorial Field after a suspension of play with 5:52 left in the first quarter of the opening game of the season against Shepherd Hill Regional, Friday, September 8. Players took shelter in the gym and fans in their cars before officials called the game shortly before 9 p.m. Play resumed Saturday morning with Concord-Carlisle defeating Shepherd Hill 41-8. The Concord-Carlisle football team gathers at midfield after the coin toss on opening night, Friday, September, 8, 2023. The game stretched to Saturday morning after lightning suspended play in the first quarter Friday night. The Concord-Carlisle football team walks down the hill to Memorial Field to complete the first game of the season against Shepherd Hill Regional.Concord-Carlisle captains Ryan Fivek, left, and Addison McIntyre carry flags as the Patriots enter Memorial Field for the first game of the season against Shepherd Hill Regional, Saturday, September, 9, 2023. Because of a lightning on Friday night, the non-league game took two days to play, with the Patriots beating the Rams 41-8 on Saturday. Concord-Carlisle quarterback Ryan Fivek sprints for the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against Shepherd Hill Regional, Saturday, September, 9, 2023. Concord-Carlisle cheerleaders cheer on the team during the first game of the season against Shepherd Hill Regional, Saturday, September, 9, 2023. Concord-Carlisle quarterback Ryan Fivek carries for yardage during the second quarter against Shepherd Hill Regional.Concord-Carlisle’s Matthew Carleton carries for yardage during day two of a non league game against Shepherd Hill Regional.Concord Carlisle’s Matthew Carleton, right, is greeted by teammate Will Hoover after scoring a touchdown during day two of a non-league game against Shepherd Hill Regional, Saturday, September, 9, 2023. The Patriots won 41-8. Concord-Carlisle senior Cam Daley greets players as they take the field on opening day of the football season, September 8, 2023.
