THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, JAnUARy 23, 2026 Page 3 Saugus cheerleaders excelled on the two Northeast Elite teams that competed in national competition in Florida By Charlene Berridge T he Northeast Elite teams are selected from the Northeast Commonwealth Youth Football & Cheerleading league, with tryouts open to athletes from 16 cities and towns. Coaches for the elite teams also represent multiple communities across the league. Both teams had strong national performances in the American Youth Cheer Championship in Florida. The U14 Elite team finished third in the nation, and the U12 Elite team finished in second reached school age, I knew I wanted a better childhood for her and children like her,” she said. “And that’s why community matters – it’s not just where we live, but it’s where we make memories and the people we make them with. It’s where we place in the nation. In addition to competing for their home teams, these athletes took on the added commitment of participating on the elite teams throughout the season. Two Saugus coaches were also selected to coach at the elite level, with Brooke Brennan serving as head coach for the U12 Elite team and Charlene Berridge as assistant coach. As both a mom and a coach, it was truly amazing to watch these athletes cheer one another on the sideline as competitors and then come together as ELECTION 2026 | FROM PAGE 2 should feel safe and supported so that no child worries about their next meal and no adult feels like an island. I have spent the past decade working with nonprofits and other groups in the North Shore area to make that vision a reality – from Here are the nine Saugus athletes who earned spots on this year’s two Northeast Elite teams. This photo was taken after their tryout and when they learned they made the teams. The U12 Elite (in the 10 to 12 age bracket) includes Elizabeth Silipigni, Eva Colaianni, Avaleigh Kohr and Evelyn Lauziere. The U14 Elite (in the 12 to 14 age bracket) includes Holly Berridge, Aryanna DiPietro, Stella Bulla, Sadi Bulla and Sophia Alexandre. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) teammates. At the local competitions, hearing the roar of the crowd and the entire gymnasium cheer on athletes from all communities was incredibly uniting. bringing safe, fun community events for families to enjoy; to providing winter jackets to those with the most need; to delivering meals to homebound seniors; to running confidence-building workshops for women in recovery; and so ELECTION 2026 | SEE PAGE 5 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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