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By Nate Weitzer @nweitzer7
WEST ROXBURY – Last May, the Acton-Boxborough Colonials outlasted Catholic Memorial, 10-9, in triple overtime to earn a tournament berth.
One year later on Tuesday night at Catholic Memorial, the Colonials played the role of spoiler in another thriller, edging the Knights, 8-7, in overtime to eliminate CM from postseason consideration.
Early on, the Knights seemed to want it more on Senior Night. Captain Colin Casey scored to tie the contest, 2-2, late in the first quarter and midway through the second, long stick midfielder Kevin McCarthy scooped up a ground ball and raced down half the field to score on a great hustle play.
Yet Colonials goalie Tim