Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 12, 2024 SAUGUS GIRLS’ LACROSSE STARTS HOT By Dom Nicastro The Saugus girls’ lacrosse team has picked up another two wins. The team beat Gloucester, 9-4, at home. Scoring for Saugus were Nina Penachio with two goals and one assist. Juliana Scalisi added three goals, and Jessica Valley, Ashley Rezendes, Mara Faiella and Natalie Justice each added a goal. Saugus also hosted Salem and won, 12-3. Penachio had two goals and two assists, while Scalisi, Valley, Rezendes (assist), Faiella and Paige Millea added one goal each. Aly Mabee scored three goals and had one assist. Eden Miniscalco had a pair of goals. SAUGUS SOFTBALL TEAM FALLS TO MARBLEHEAD Saugus opened the season with a 6-1 loss to Marblehead. “This game was closer than the final score would indicate,” Saugus coach Steve Almquist said. “Marblehead is an outstanding team, very well coached, and are fundamentally sound in all areas of the game, but we played them tough. Their starting pitcher is the real deal.” Saugus only managed to get three hits and had a hard time catching up to the Marblehead ace’s blazing fastball as the Sachems struck out 12 times. “However, we did do some good things against them and some things that we will work to improve on,” Almquist said. “We just gave them too many opportunities.” Saugus starting pitcher Taylor Deleidi pitched phenomenally and did exactly what Saugus needed her to do, Almquist said. Deleidi went the distance and allowed six runs (four earned), eight hits, five walks and one strikeout. ASKS | FROM PAGE 11 A: I am loyal to Boston. I have been offered others, but my personal goal is to run 10 Boston Marathons – five of them with Boston Children’s. Q: How do you prepare mentally and physically for this event? A: Physically: I run, spin, do cross/strength training and yoga. Mentally: I think of the two girls I am running for, my family, Gina and friends. Q: Any special meal regimen you do before the race? Like carbo loading? A: Yes. I am very strategic with what I eat from Friday to Monday. Carbs the night before (Sunday) for sure. Q: How many pairs of shoes do you go through during the course of a year? A: Between three and four pairs. Q: What’s your fondest Boston Marathon memory? That would be as an observer. A: As a spectator, seeing my favorite female runner, Shalane Flanagan, run up Heart Break Hill. (Shalane Fla~ Saugus High School Sachems Sports round-Up ~ “It could have been, maybe, a 3-1 game if we made some plays,” Almquist said. “We did make a lot of nice plays but just not enough of them. One player in particular who had a stellar game was senior captain and shortstop Devany Millerick, who was all over the field recording seven putouts.” Despite the loss, the Saugus coach was very pleased with the players’ effort, especially since this was the first game. “They hung tough all game and battled to the end,” Almquist said. “It’s a long season, and we will take the positives from this game and use them as building blocks while working to correct some of the negatives. On offense the key contributors were: Millerick (1-for-3 with a double and RBI); senior Kaitlyn Pugh: (1-for-3 with run scored); junior captain Deleidi (1-for-2). Saugus was scheduled to take on Danvers on April 19. “This is going to be another tough one but will be a good test for us and another opportunity to show improvement,” Almquist said. SAUGUS ATHLETES READY TO SIGN FOR COLLEGE Saugus student-athletes will get their day in the sun signing their commitments to play sports at the next level. The event takes place at Saugus Middle School on Friday, April 12 and features: ● Jessica Bremberg, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, N.H., Women’s Track and Field ● Violet Hawley, Lasell University, Boston, Women’s Soccer ● Isaiah Rodriguez, University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y., Football ● Tommy DeSimone, University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, Football ● Braden Faiella, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, N.H., Football nagan is an accomplished marathon runner from Marblehead who won a Silver Medal in the 10,000 meter run 2008 Olympics and became the first American woman in 40 years to win the Women’s New York City Marathon, when she won the race in 2017.) My favorite memory while running in the race was looking up and seeing Henry Richard, Martin Richard’s brother, running right in front of me. (Martin Richard, 8, was the youngest to die during the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. In the 2022 Boston Marathon, 20-year-old Henry Richard ran and completed the race in memory of his late brother.) Q: How long will you keep running this race? A: Until I reach 10. Q: After running a Boston Marathon, what will you do the next day? A: Move my body a little and rest. Q: Have any friends or family members run this race before? A: No, just me. Q: Anything else that you would like to share about this experience? A: I often hear “I can’t even run a mile, let alone a marathon.” It’s not impossible. Find a charity that is close to your heart, put in the work, and I guarantee it will change your life and you will be back for more. The Boston Marathon is electric. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the generous donations made towards my fundraising for Boston Children’s Hospital. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and unwavering support. I could not do this without my village behind me. Special thanks to the O’Connell-Vozzella Families and Gina. I couldn’t do it without you. —Shelagh O’Connell’s fund-raising goal is $10,000. Anyone wishing to support her can donate by going to the Boston Children’s Hospital “miles for miracles” page at https://secure.childrenshospital.org/site/TR/ActiveEvents/ ActiveEvents?px=1897061&pg=personal&fr_id=2390 RACE DAY UNIFORM: During a recent interview, Shelagh O’Connell, a special needs teacher at the Belmonte STEAM Academy, displayed the runner’s shirt she will be wearing in the Boston Marathon on Monday as she raises money for Boston Children’s Hospital. Some doctors wondered whether O’Connell would ever walk after being born with congenital dislocation of her right hip. But she will be running in her eighth Boston Marathon – the third time for the hospital she said helped her to walk and eventually run. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 7 walking their dogs or on a family stroll. Moreover, they desire to feel heard and valued by their local government. Robert A. Palleschi: Most people in my precinct seem fairly content with the way things are going. I don’t hear too much negativity. Maybe it’s apathy. My precinct is happy that the streets are getting plowed. All in all, I don’t think there’s much for them to get upset about. Question Three: Are you working independently or in collaboration with other members on articles to be introduced for this year’s Town Meeting? Could you please elaborate? Summarize your article and what you hope to accomplish. John Chipouras: I’m not currently working on any articles for the annual town meeting. Frank V. Federico: Presently, implementing a School Resource Officer (SRO) remains one of my foremost priorities to ensure the safety of our students and teachers. I am open to collaborating with anyone who shares the conviction that changes are imperative within our schools and town. Additionally, I am excited about my recent appointment to the policy subcommittee for the school committee and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with them in enhancing school safety measures and policy throughout the school system. Robert A. Palleschi: No. And I haven’t been approached by anyone. Question Four: Please feel free to share any other views about the upcoming Town Meeting. John Chipouras: I would like Town Meeting to appoint a charter commission. I would like to see the town officials work together in collaboration. I would like to congratulate Scott Crabtree for doing a great job as our Town Manager and all the employees in the Town of Saugus!! I am proud to say I am a part of Saugus!! Frank V. Federico: I’m incredibly excited about the upcoming town meeting. I firmly believe it will mark the initial stride toward much-needed changes that Saugus will undergo in the years ahead, ultimately enhancing our town’s livability. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with my colleagues and constituents to devise innovative ways to improve Saugus for all its residents. Robert A. Palleschi: One thing I want to give Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian credit for is dedicating 17 percent of our Chapter 90 money to build handicapped accessibility.
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