Basketball Recap: Acton-Boxborough Comes Up Short in High-Profile Match with Chelmsford

On Monday, Acton-Boxborough faced Chelmsford in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Acton-Boxborough The Revolution fell just short of the Chelmsford Lions by a score of 39-36. The game marked the The Revolution's lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Olivia Baytarian and Josie Abakah certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Baytarian posted 12 points and three steals, while Abakah put up ten points. What's more, Baytarian also racked up three boards, the most she's had since back in December of 2023.

Acton-Boxborough's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Chelmsford, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.

Acton-Boxborough will challenge Newton South at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Chelmsford, they will look to defend their home court on January 7th against Andover at 5:00 p.m.