Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 Five Boys’ Varsity Basketball Sachems honored during Senior Night F By Tara Vocino ive boys were honored during Saturday’s Senior Night at the Saugus Middle High School complex. Presented with flowers on center court were Sachem players Kyle McLaughlin, Co-Captain Myles Manalaysay, Co-Captain Mason Nickolas, forward Jason Casaletto and forward Oliver Frantz. “This year has been difficult for us for many reaBack row, from left to right: Assistant Coach William Cahill, Jason Casaletto #25, Donovan Clark #1, Tyrone Manderson #24, Co-Captain Mason Nickolas #14, Ryan Anderson #33, Ryan Mabee #23 and Head Coach Joseph Bertrand ’14. Front row, from left to right: Oliver Dorielan #44, Ben Tapia-Gately #4, Kyle McLaughlin #5, Co-Captain Myles Manalaysay #13 and Isaiah Garcia #32. sons,” Co-Head Coach Joseph Bertrand said. “The seniors have done a great job coming every day with a positive attitude and a drive to play hard, which has been huge for us.” The boys shared what challenges they faced their senior year in a separate interview on Tuesday. It was the loss of their coach Mark Bertrand, who died sudSenior Jason Casaletto played strong defense against the Winthrop Vikings. denly, that impacted them most. “This year has been hard as a senior: not going to school and the loss of our coach and it’s different with no fans and no tournament games,” McLaughlin said. “I hope we can finish the season with wins and get back to school soon.” Casaletto echoed a similar sentiment as McLaughlin. “The whole year has been challenging, from the BASKETBALL | SEE PAGE 15 Mother Deborah, Co-Captain/Forward Mason #14, and father Gregory Nickolas. Nickolas is undecided on his school of choice. PROUD FAMILY: From left: sister Madison, mom Tara, Sachem forward Jason and dad Jason Casaletto. His first choice is Endicott College in Beverly, Mass., to study education to, hopefully, become a high school teacher and basketball coach. Casaletto was also admitted to Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, Merrimack College in North Andover, Keene State College in New Hampshire, Salve Regina University in Rhode Island and St. Joseph’s College of Maine. PROUD FAMILY: twin sister Haley, mom, Maureen, Sachem guard Kyle and dad, Charles McLaughlin. He was accepted to Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass., where he intends to study statistics and accounting. Father Frantz with Forward Oliver Dorielan #44. Dorielan intends to study computer technology at North Shore Community College in Lynn. Father Flynn Manalaysay with Co-Captain/Point Guard Myles Manalaysay; Manalaysay intends to study business at Westfield State University in Westfield, Mass., UMass Boston, Bunker Hill Community College or Great Bay Community College in New Hampshire. He intends to open his own business. Senior Oliver Dorielan, in center looked, for a pass during Saturday’s Senior Game at the Saugus Middle High School complex.
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