Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Sachems score win in Varsity Boys’ Hockey Senior Night game By Tara Vocino T he Saugus High School Sachems Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey won 6-3 against Swampscott Big Blue Hockey on Saturday night during their Senior Night at the Kasabuski Rink. “[I’m] really proud of the way the team stuck with it and played a really strong third period,” Head Coach Jeffrey Natalucci said. “I’m happy for the seniors to get a win on Senior Night.” Natalucci added he’s also happy their parents received the opportunity to see them play live. Due to rink regulations, spectators and team photographs were prohibited to reduce the spread of COVID-19, according to Saugus High School Athletic Director Terri Pillsbury. Thus, seniors didn’t take the chance to play lightly. Co-Captain Nicholas DiVola, who added it’s an honor to be a senior and a captain, said he felt especially honored in times like this to participate in a Senior Night. After graduation, he plans to enter the United States Army as an infantry soldier. Co-Captain Andrew Cipriano said although conditions aren’t ideal due to COVID-19, they are doing the best they can to honor them safely, and they appreciate it. “Usually, the rink is packed with family and friends cheering us on,” Cipriano said, who plans to study criminal justice at Westfield State University to become a police officer. Senior Devon Burke said his teammates all worked so hard this season, and it means a lot to them. “We’re like family,” Burke said, whose top choice is Pennsylvania State University to hopefully become a medical engineer. “We’re looking to have a great end to the season.” On the ice are, proud mother Lauri, Nicholas, and father Robert DiVola during Saugus High School Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey Senior Night at Kasabuski Rink on Saturday. On the ice are, proud parents Joanne and Derek with their son, Andrew Cipriano. Co-Captain Nicholas DiVola with his senior banner. Co-Captain Andrew Cipriano with his senior banner. Devon Burke by his senior poster before the winning game. On the rink are, proud parents Colleen and Robert with their son, Derek Burke. Seniors Devon Burke and Co-Captains Andrew Cipriano and Nicholas DiVola are congratulated by Head Coach Jeffrey Natalucci on their Senior Night win against Swampscott High School. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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