THE BEACON

Acton-Boxborough girls lacrosse opens MIAA tournament with 16-11 win over Algonquin

A-B girls lacrosse boosters

The Acton-Boxborough girls lacrosse team opened the MIAA tournament on Tuesday with a win over Algonquin 16-11 on A-B’s Leary Field.

A-B, the No. 12 seed, took a quick lead against a fast, athletic Algonquin team. At the half, A-B led 10-5.

A-B's Keira Baglio drives past Boston Latin defender.

A-B’s offense was led by Keira Baglio and Caroline McBride, each netting five goals, Claire Kearney with four goals and Alexis Thermidor with two.  

Baglio and Thermidor each tallied eight draw controls which sparked A-B’s offensive transition.

Acton-Boxborough's Claire Kearney takes a shot on net against Boston Latin.

A-B’s defense of Kailah Greenberg, Taylor Lammey, Cat Holtz and Meghan Lawson was tenacious and able to stop Algonquin’s quick attack from getting to the goal.

Acton-Boxborough's Kailah Greenberg stops a Boston Latin attacker.

Goalie Brooke Lynett was outstanding, coming up with critical saves time after time keeping the momentum for A-B. Lynett finished with 19 saves.

Acton-Boxborough will play No. 5 Central Catholic in Lawrence on Saturday at 11 a.m.  

Acton-Boxborough's Cat Holtz transitions the ball past a Boston Latin defender.
Acton-Boxborough's Caley Ryan grabs the draw against Wayland in a DCL playoff game, which Wayland won 11-10.
Acton-Boxborough's Alexis Thermidor grabs a ground ball against Wayland in the DCL playoffs.
Acton-Boxborough's Caroline McBride edges past a Wayland defender in the DCL playoffs.
Acton-Boxborough's Meghan Lawson grabs a ground ball in the DCL playoffs against Wayland.
Acton-Boxborough's Taylor Lammey transitions the ball up against Wayland.