THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 19, 2024 Page 13 ~ SHS Sachems Sports roundup ~ SAUGUS BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM DROPS A COUPLE Saugus is looking to get back on the winning track after a pair of recent losses. The team fell to 3-7 after the two losses. The Sachems fell to Masconomet, 5736. Huey Josama led the way with 10 points, and Cam Victor added seven points. “It was another game in which we competed,” Saugus coach Joe Bertrand said. Saugus also fell to Danvers, 57-50. Down 16 points early, the Sachems fought back to take the lead late in the fourth quarter, but just couldn’t hold on. Isaiah Rodriguez had five 3-pointers for 16 points. Danny Shea added 11 points. Ryan Shea and Josama added seven points each. The MIAA power rankings are now out. The state’s governing body releases the rankings twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. In the latest poll – released Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Saugus was ranked 69th out of 71 teams in Division 3. The Sachems will need to be ranked in the top 32 to make the playoffs – or finish with a winning percentage of .500 or above. Charlestown is ranked first in the division ahead of Taconic, Norwell, Medfield and Old Rochester Regional. Saugus travels to Swampscott on Friday, Jan. 19 (7 p.m.) then completes a three-game road swing at Beverly on Monday, Jan. 22 (7 p.m.). SAUGUS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM NETS FIFTH WIN The Saugus girls’ basketball team improved to 5-2 with a 51-22 win over THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 There’s always something interesting going on. Here’s a few activities worth checking out: $5 for a bag of books: If you love reading, here’s a great deal. Buy a New Friends of the Saugus Public Library mesh book bag for $5 and fill it with as many books as you’d like. Proceeds benefit the New Friends so they can support Northeastern Conference rival Danvers at home. Peyton DiBiasio led the way for Saugus with 17 points alongside Ella Castle with 17 points. Ashleen Escobar added eight points for Saugus. Saugus, after its sixth game, stood at No. 12 in the Division 3 girls basketball rankings in a field of 69 teams. Medway was No. 1 at 7-2, followed by Watertown, Foxborough, Dover-Sherborn and Pentucket. St. Mary’s of Lynn, the defending Division 3 state champion, clocked in at No. 6. Saugus hosts Swampscott on Friday, Jan. 19 (6 p.m.) and Beverly on Monday, Jan. 22 (6 p.m.) to complete a threegame home stretch. SAUGUS-PEABODY WRESTLING TEAM TOPS DANVERS Saugus-Peabody wrestling had some more great results in a victory over Danvers. Here are the Saugus-Peabody winners: 106: Anna Felicio of Saugus over Casey Young of Danvers, 1:51. 113: Jake Murray of Saugus over Jason Burke of Danvers, 17-1. 120: Jackson Deleidi of Peabody over Joseph Moreschi of Danvers, 2:24. 138: Max LoRusso of Saugus over Mark Haskins of Danvers, 4:40. 144: Michael Maraio of Peabody over Brady Tersolo of Danvers, 2:44. 150: Justin Bremberg of Saugus over Nikolai Gilmore of Danvers, 1:59. 175: Freddy Espinal of Peabody over Ian McMahon of Danvers, 2:58. Saugus was scheduled to face Beverly on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The Sachems host a quad-match at Saugus High School on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 9:30 a.m. The team hosts Marblehead on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m. public library service in Saugus. Delayed Opening Monday: The Library will open at noon on Monday, Jan. 22, for staff training. Here are a few best bets for this coming week: • Monday, Jan. 22, from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. in the Community Room: Math Tutoring for grades K-12 by students from the Pioneer Charter School of Science 2. There is no charge Saugus’ Freddy Espinal battled a Gloucester opponent recently. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) and students from all schools are welcome. • Monday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., “Just Sew” will be offered in the Community Room. Join a monthly sewing class for adults! This free program will teach you how to perform various sewing tasks you can begin to use right away. Sewing is a basic skill everyone should have. The class will cover beginner topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and move on to more advanced topics. Bring any projects you would like to work on. You can also bring your sewing machine for tips on machine sewing. If you don’t have a project right now, come anyway and learn from the class. Thread, needles, scissors and basic supplies will be provided. • Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 3:30 to 4 p.m., drop by the Craft Room for Friendship Storytime & Craft. Join Miss Steph for stories and activities focused on friendship & feelings! This is recommended for ages three and older. No registration necessary. Contact: Amy Melton at 781-231-4168 or email her at melton@noblenet.org. • Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor: Math Tutoring for grades K-12 by students from the Pioneer Charter School of Science 2. There is no charge and students from all schools are welcome. • Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: The Yoga Experience in the Community Room, a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 45-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warmup, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. • Thursday, Jan. 25, from 3:30 to 4 p.m., there will be a Chinese New Year Storytime with Kelly! Chinese New Year story, THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14 The Sachems’ Max LoRusso wrapped up a Gloucester opponent recently.
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