Fenn School’s Varsity Soccer Claims Soccer Tournament Title

The following summary was provided on behalf of the Fenn School.

  After finishing as runner-up the last two years, Fenn School’s Varsity Soccer team took home the 2012 championship trophy in the New England Junior School Soccer Tournament. The prestigious 16-team tournament was held on Saturday under sunny skies at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield. In the opening game, defenseman Reid Shilling (Lincoln) scored the lone goal, lifting Fenn past Rumsey Hall of Connecticut, 1-0. Up next against Bement School from western Massachusetts, Fenn captain a goal from Josh Cabral (Tewksbury) proved to be the difference in another 1-0 win. Against Cardigan Mountain’s B team, Spencer Royal (Concord) and Walker Davey (Groton) tallied to give Fenn a 2-0 victory. Fenn beat defending champion Eaglebrook on a Matt Killian…

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PHOTO: CCHS Soccer Tops Waltham High

Patriots improve to 2-0 on the young season with a 2-1 win over Waltham High.

Concord-Carlisle High's boys varsity soccer team's record improved to to 2-0 with a 2 to 1 victory over Waltham High School on Tuesday, Sept. 11. About 90 percent of the game was played in the Waltham defensive end, but the Hawks still scored the first goal. It was not until the second half that CC tied the game with a subtle goal from the prolific scoring junior, Scott Brazina (No. 8 in the photo above). Eventualy they went ahead to stay with the brilliant goal by senior Gregoire Fauchet.

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Sports Star O’Brien Picks Boston College

O’Brien has excelled on the soccer field and basketball court.

As one of Concord-Carlisle’s standout basketball players and an All-America soccer star, Andrea O’Brien left many wondering where she would take her skills after high school. The answer, according to the Boston Globe, is Boston College. The Globe reported that O’Brien chose B.C. after also considering Virginia and Georgetown. O’Brien, who as a sophomore was ranked in the top 10 in the state as a soccer player, brought the Patriots to the sectional quarterfinals with 37 goals and 10 assists.

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On the CCHS Schedule

This week's schedule of games and matches for Concord-Carlisle athletes.

Here's a look at the schedule for all Patriots teams from Monday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct. 15. Monday, Oct. 10 Tuesday, Oct. 11 Wednesday, Oct. 12 Thursday, Oct. 13 Friday, Oct. 14 Saturday, Oct. 15

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Eastern Mass. Soccer Power Rankings: Week 5

An in-depth look at the top teams in Eastern Mass.

Want to know who the best soccer teams are in Eastern Massachusetts? We’ve got you covered. Each Friday, our Eastern Mass. Soccer Power Rankings (Week 4) will clue you in on the top teams, players and games, as well as highlight performances from the week. Think your team has been left off unfairly or deserves a higher spot? Let us know in the comments section below. (Results through Wednesday, Oct. 5) BOYS’ RANKINGS DIVISION 1 1. (1) Lincoln-Sudbury (8-0-1) (North, Dual County League): Last week, the Warriors were elevated to the No. 1 spot. This week, they proved they belong, with a 3-1 win against the two-time defending Division 2 state champ Concord-Carlisle and a 3-1 victory over a talented Westford team. The Warriors won their first …

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Eastern Mass. Soccer Power Rankings: Week 4

An in-depth look at the top teams in Eastern Mass.

Want to know who the best soccer teams are in Eastern Massachusetts? We’ve got you covered. Each Friday, our Eastern Mass. Soccer Power Rankings (Week 3) will clue you in on the top teams, players and games, as well as highlight performances from the week. Think your team has been left off unfairly or deserves a higher spot? Let us know in the comments section below. (Results through Wednesday, Sept. 28) BOYS’ RANKINGS DIVISION 1 1. (2) Lincoln-Sudbury (6-0-1) (North, Dual County League): Since we last checked in, the Warriors have just gone 3-0 on the road, outscoring opponents 14-2. Combine that effort with a Lexington loss, and you have a new No. 1. The Warriors first took care of Acton-Boxborough 5-2, then Newton South 4-0 and then …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 28

Soccer games, a volleyball game, and a host of spiritual worship.

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. The National Weather Service is expecting areas of patchy fog today, with a high of 70. There is a 40-percent chance of showers this evening. 2. The CCHS Boys Varsity Soccer team is playing at Westford Academy at 4 p.m., and the CCHS Varsity Girls Soccer team is hosting Westford Academy at  4 p.m. CCHS Varsity Girls Volleyball is playing at Burlington High School at 5:15 p.m. 3. Discover Buddhism for Women with Wendy Garling at the Women's Well tonight at 7:30 p.m. Full series or drop-in OK. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Donations are requested to cover Women’s Well costs. 4. Kerem Shalom is …

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Weston Girls Soccer Blanks Concord-Carlisle, 2-0

Peters makes defensive play of the game as Duffey earns the shutout in goal.

Two of the best girls soccer teams in the Dual County League squared off in a real doozy yesterday at Proctor Field, and defending state title champion Weston was true to form in its awe-inspiring 2-0 victory over visiting Concord-Carlisle. Both teams are now 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the DCL Small Division. Weston's play was so crisp it showed its deep strength all over the field. Never was that more evident than when junior star defender Sarah Peters dashed toward her own goal-line, knocking the ball away just as it was about to cross at the 23:30 mark of the second half. The play was even more dramatic considering Peters played in the game after recovering from a tough neck injury in the prior tilt. "We played with a lot of will and …

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Defensive Specialist

Senior co-captain Chris Walker-Jacks is the leader of the Patriots defense, and he'll have to get others up to speed if they are to make a run at three-straight Div. 2 state championships.

Chris Walker-Jacks has been tasked with filling many roles for the Concord-Carlisle High boys’ soccer team this year. In addition to co-captain and top defender, the third-year varsity Patriot will also serve as leader, mentor and teacher of a young defensive unit that has so far featured a rotating cast at goalkeeper. Walker-Jacks returned to the C-C team this year as a vital piece in an otherwise all-new defense for the Patriots. He was a key contributor for the 2010 team that won the MIAA Div. 2 state championship for the second straight year. This season, his role will be even more magnified if the Patriots are to make another late November run. “I think he takes a lot more responsibility [this year] because he knows he has to be big …

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State Championship a 'Realistic Goal' for CCHS Girls Soccer

Final rosters to be completed next week.

Preseason soccer tryouts have been under way at Concord-Carlisle High School, for the freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams this week. Nancy Slocum, in her 14th year as girls varsity head coach, has been busy scoping out players and beginning to make cuts to prepare for the start of the 2011 season. “We’ve got over 70 kids trying out [for all three teams], which is a good turnout for us,” Slocum said. “Thirty-four freshmen, about 30 sophomores; some good talent in there. It’s making our job a tough one to make decisions about which team players belong on, and obviously with numbers like that you can’t retain everyone in the program. So some kids will have to find a different activity for the fall.” Last season, the Patriot girls team …

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