Concord-Carlisle volleyball dropped to 2-14 after consecutive straight-set losses to Acton-Boxborough, Weston and Wachusett Regional, leaving the Patriots outside the state tournament qualifying positions heading into their final three matches.
The Patriots ranked No. 43 in the MIAA Division 1 power rankings, which include scores entered through 4 a.m. Oct. 23. That report lists Concord-Carlisle at 2-13, before its loss to Wachusett later that day.
The top 32 teams qualify regardless of record. Teams below that cutoff can qualify for a play-in game with a .500 record or better. Concord-Carlisle cannot reach .500 with its remaining schedule, though the rankings are preliminary.
The latest defeats followed losses to Westford Academy and Wayland in which several Patriots delivered strong individual performances.
Against Westford on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Concord-Carlisle pushed the opening set beyond regulation before losing 26-24. The Grey Ghosts then won the next two sets 25-10 and 25-19 to complete the sweep.
Elia Han finished with 11 kills and eight service points, while Kylie Hoang collected 15 digs, according to The Concord Bridge. The recap also credited Sadie Constable’s blocking against Westford’s middle attack.
At Wayland on Friday, Oct. 16, the Patriots recovered from a two-set deficit to win the third but ultimately lost 25-21, 25-12, 21-25, 25-13.
Adrienne Venesy contributed 12 service points, including four aces. Han added 10 kills, five digs and three aces, and Hoang finished with 19 digs. The result left Concord-Carlisle at 2-11 overall and 1-8 in Dual County League play.
The Patriots subsequently lost 3-0 to Acton-Boxborough on Oct. 19, Weston on Oct. 21 and Wachusett Regional on Oct. 23, according to MaxPreps.
Three nonconference matches remain. Concord-Carlisle visits Shawsheen Valley Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m. and Shrewsbury on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5:45 p.m., then hosts Lexington on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m.
