Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 20, 2026 Saugus High Sachems Wrestling Team honors memory of late teammate Freddy Espinal By Tara Vocino T he Saugus/Peabody Varsity Wrestling Team, which are 2026 NEC Champions and 2026 Division II North Sectional Champions, held their banquet at Mixx 360 last Thursday night. The team consists of students from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and Saugus High School. Outstanding Junior Varsity Wrestler Oscar Sanchez (at right) and Coaches Award Wrestler Michael Maraio. Most Improved Wrestler went to Cesar Cruz, and Unsung Hero Wrestler went to Jayden Ceac (at left). Shown from left to right: Back row: Assistant Coach Thomas St. Cyr, Camdyn Lanning, Lukas Fondulis, Casey Medieros, Joseph Bourque, Brayden Lawler, Justin Bremberg, JJ Figueroa, Michael Maraio, Jayden Ceac, Jefferson Carrillo, Alex Modini, Brooke Diaz and Head Coach Wayne Moda; front row: Tucker Landry, Jacob Murray, Ethan Mejia, Jackson DeLeidi, Christopher Brown, Pedro Rierva, David Miguel, Cesar Cruz, Oscar Sanchez, Tristan Pffifer, Jose Carrillo, Giana Cacete and Mikaela Barbosa. Team Most Valuable Player went to Justin Bremberg. Iron Man Wrestlers, shown from left to right: Jacob Murray, Jayden Ceac, Michael Maraio and Justin Bremberg. Team Captains, shown from left to right: Jackson DeLeidi, Justin Bremberg and Michael Maraio. Christopher Brown received the prestigious Freddy Espinal Award; he is shown with Freddy’s father, Fred Espinal Sr.. The award is given in memory of former player Freddy Espinal, who tragically died during a meet in 2024. NEC All-Conference All-Stars, shown from left to right: Jackson DeLeidi, Michael Maraio, Justin Bremberg and Cesar Cruz. Shown from left to right: Head Coach Wayne Moda, sister Alexis Espinal, award recipient Christopher Brown and father Fred Espinal Sr. Shown from left to right: seniors Michael Maraio, Team Manager Brooke Diaz, Justin Bremberg and Lukas Fondulis and Head Coach Wayne Moda. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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