Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 10, 2019 Lacrosse: Sachems romp over Lynn, lose to Malden By Greg Phipps I t was exactly what the doctor ordered after having gone 1-4 over its previous five games, as the Saugus boys’ lacrosse team tallied 13 times to earn a convincing win at Lynn last Thursday, May 2. All told, seven Saugus players made the scoring list. Forward Dom Paolo was the biggest producer offensively in the 13-5 victory. He netted six goals. Jake Morgante scored on two occasions while Mario Desimone, Ryan Pugh, Billy MacArthur, Manny AlvarezSegee and CJ Femino had single tallies. Leading 8-2 at halftime, Saugus scored early in the second frame to increase the advantage to seven and never looked back. Lynn did decrease the gap to five at one point, but it didn’t get closer than that. Saugus head coach Rob Scuzzarella told the press after the game that it was a big win at a time when the team really needed a lift. “We’re almost back on track. This is a big stretch for us,” he said. “We’ve had one win out of our last five games. It’s nice to get a win after a tough stretch.” The Sachems couldn’t keep the momentum going in Monday’s close 9-8 loss at Malden. That defeat left the Sachems at 4-6 overall as Saugus hosted Revere on Thursday (after press deadline) and takes on Salem on Monday. SOFTBALL | from page 11 more confidence,” he observed. The Sachems rose above the .500 plateau with their win over previously unbeaten Medford last Friday, May 3. Wood had a double-digit strikeout performance with 10, to go along with her two hits and four RBI with the bat. A perfect 4-for-4, two RBI offensive day from Emma Howard and two hits each from DJ Munafo and Ferraro led the attack. Contributing single hits were Kirby Dalton, Shaw, Leah Ventre and Sadie Dicenso. Almquist said beating Medford was “a big win” for the Saugus program. “Hopefully, this gives us a little momentum,” he said after the contest. Dom Paolo had a memorable game, scoring six times in Saugus’s win over Lynn last week. (Advocate Photo by Greg Phipps) Alexa Ferraro looks up at her base hit as she heads to first base on Tuesday. 54 OAKES STREET EVERETT, MA 02149 Phone (617) 389-2448 www.saseverett.com Preschool to Grade 8 (PreK program starts at 2.9) Christian Values & Strong Academics Before/After School Programs Extra-Curricular Activities Financial Assistance Available Come and see the difference we can make in the life of your child! Se habla Español - Falamos Português Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Bring this ad and receive $50 off your registration. (New Families Only) Registration is on-going. Pitcher Caitlyn Wood guns a throw to first base after fielding a short grounder in Tuesday’s action against Marblehead.
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