One up, one down for Acton-Boxboro soccer
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Any team that has a date with the Acton-Boxboro boys' soccer team could learn a lesson from Concord-Carlisle. When playing the second-ranked Colonials, leave mistakes at home. A poor clearance, a cheap foul, or a mistimed pass will not go unpunished, as exhibited in A-B's 3-0 victory over the third-ranked Patriots.
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WORCESTER -- Sutton couldn't snap Lynnfield's unbeaten streak, but it did force the defending Division 3 champion to share its crown, forging a soggy 1-1 tie last night at John F. Coughlin Field at Worcester State. After 100 minutes of soccer -- 80 minutes of regulation play and two 10-minute extra sessions -- the teams were still deadlocked and by ...
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The Andover girls ' soccer team is starting its tournament run early this year. With most of its Merrimack Valley Conference schedule completed, coach Dick Loschi's 14-1 squad viewed yesterday's matchup against Notre Dame of Hingham as step one in the pursuit of a state title. A scoreless deadlock persisted for most of the game, but when junior Emily Pallotta ...
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In its opening-night blowout of Framingham last Friday, Catholic Memorial struck three times in the second period, leading to a 6-0 win. The Knights pulled the same trick last night - but the result was different.
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Central Catholic's Ashley Evangelista isn't your typical soccer player. She posted 20 goals and 13 assists as a sophomore, making her an EMass All-Star, All-State, and Merrimack Valley Player of the Year.
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With a playoff berth and a share of the Cape Ann Large title secured, the No. 9 Masconomet boys' soccer team had an opportunity to rest a few players in its final regular-season game. As a testament to the program's depth, those who played for the Chieftains yesterday excelled in a 4-0 victory over Waltham.
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ACTON-BOXBORO Coach: Bill Maver (19th year, 141-50-1). Last year's record: 13-0. Returning starters (8): Bobby Abare, RB/LB, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Larry Abare, RB/S, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Nate Crutchfield, FB/NG, 5-9, 205, Sr.; Ben Larkins, OT, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Pete Rankis, TE, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Andrew Sides, TE/DE, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Joey O'Brien, DE, 5-7, 175, Sr.; Dave Crocker, CB, 5-10, ...
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The kid was going against pros and it was a mismatch. Charlie Davies, 19, was overflowing with caution before he and his Boston College teammates faced Major League Soccer's Revolution this past spring in an exhibition match. There were issues. The caliber of the opposition; that went without saying. The caliber of the Eagles, who were coming off a calamitous ...
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LOWELL -- Pity St. Joseph Central of Pittsfield. Unlike many who have batted against one of the state's very best, Harwich's James Hamilton, the Crusaders got to toy with the notion of victory in yesterday's MIAA Division 3 state championship at LeLacheur Park.
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LOWELL -- For 45 minutes yesterday, Austin Prep was a team in control. Its forwards flew past Reading defensemen and pestered the Rocket goal. Its goalie befuddled Reading forwards, stuffing wide-open rebounds and backhanders. Cougars coach Louis Finocchiaro clapped over and over again from behind the bench, putting his team's 7-0 loss to BC High last Sunday in the rearview ...
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\\Through 3 1/2 quarters of last night's record-setting win over Concord-Carlisle, Acton-Boxboro quarterback Dave Crocker must have thought he was in the middle of a nightmare.
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ACTON -- In a mostly defensive battle last night, Acton-Boxboro and defending Division 1A champion Woburn showed they will be formidable teams again.
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One minute and 17 seconds. That was how much time stood between Chelmsford and a home-opening victory over Acton-Boxboro. But the Colonials came up with a spectacular play to win, 15-14, last night and add to the Lions' frustration in this rivalry.
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Lexington and Woburn boys' soccer teams are expected to finish at the front of the pack in the Middlesex League. After yesterday's 4-0 victory at Woburn, the Minutemen have a head start.
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What a difference a year can make. Just 12 months ago, the Newton North girls' soccer team had already hung up its cleats for the season, having failed to qualify for the state tournament.
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WORCESTER -- Finally, the title is theirs alone. After two previous trips to the state final resulted in a cochampionship and a loss, the Stoneham boys' soccer team finally won the Division 3 title outright with a 2-1 win victory over Bromfield last night at Worcester State College.
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The University of Massachusetts men's soccer team took its game to another level in the NCAA Tournament. But the Minutemen could not find another gear in the semifinals, falling, 1-0, to Ohio State last night.