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A-B booters edge Weymouth, advance in tournament

November 22, 2024
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Nov. 8, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School girls soccer: An early goal by A-B sophomore Natalie Stouch was all the offense the Revs needed in the match, as Coach Ru Sweeney’s squad edged the Weymouth Wildcats to advance in the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) girls soccer tournament. The Rev’s defense, led by the stout goaltending of Shaina Hershenow, kept their opponents’ charging offense at bay for ninety minutes to seal the win.

Young women playing soccer. In the foreground, a woman in blue is catching up on a woman in white. The ball is just ahead of them.
In the Weymouth match, the Rev’s Tiziri Tizi Ougdal (in blue) races Weymouth’s player for the ball. Photo: James Conboy

On Nov. 13, A-B lost, 5-1, in the state quarterfinals to the #1 seeded Natick Red Hawks, to end their season at 11-2-3. On Nov. 18, Natick (16-0-1) traveled to Weymouth to face Bishop Feehan in the semifinals.

A group of young women in soccer gear are in front of the goal. The ball is heading towards the goal, and the goalie is heading towards the ball.
In the Weymouth match, the Rev’s Shaina Hershenow guards the goal, while Mae Johnstun (7) and Gabby Calvo (3), defend. Photo: James Conboy

James Conboy played in the Acton Adult Softball League for seventeen years, and now plays in the EMASS Senior Softball League. He covers many sports games for the Acton Exchange.

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