THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 26, 2024 Page 13 ~ Saugus High Sachems Sports round-Up ~ SAUGUS SOFTBALL SPLITS WITH GLOUCESTER AND SWAMPSCOTT Saugus is 3-3 on the year after a 6-1 loss at Gloucester and a 5-4 win at home against Swampscott. Saugus couldn’t quite pull off a clean game against Gloucester. Through fi ve innings, the team played fantastic but things went a bit awry for in the bottom of the sixth, according to Saugus coach Steve Almquist. “It was a 2-0 game heading into the bottom of the sixth and we had some chances with runners in scoring position in four of the seven innings but we just couldn’t get that timely hit,” Almquist said. “Our best opportunity was in the top of the sixth when we had runners at second and third with two outs but Gloucester was able to escape unscathed. The bottom of the sixth is when things started to unravel a bit as they scored four times courtesy of three errors. However, despite the loss I was extremely proud of how the kids played as they went toe to toe with one of the better programs around and gave them a run for their money. I’m hoping that this will give them some confi dence as we head into our next stretch of games.” Taylor Deleidi was the hard-luck loser in this one as she pitched phenomenally, keeping the powerful Gloucester lineup off balance all day long. She allowed four earned runs and six hits while striking out four. On offense the Sachems had five hits and the key contributors were as follows: Deleidi: 1-for-3, run Lily Ventre: Continues to scorch the ball as she was 2-for-3 with a double) Felicia Alexander: 1-for-1 Devany Millerick: 1-for-3 Ava Rogers: 0-for-2 but was robbed of at least a triple in the top of the sevTHEATRE | FROM PAGE 7 seph Grebla, who plays Clumsy Longbottom, Uncle Dave and others; and Meghan Patrick, who is Magic #1. Thomas Marsh, who is playing Oliver Rivers, is from Newton. David Lee Vincent, from Newburyport, is the Narrator. Billy Jenkins, from Stoneham, is Blondo Malfoy and others. Tricia Smith plays Hannah and is from Revere. The show has some adult language and situations that might not be suitable for younger kids. “Puff s” is a stage play written by Matt Cox as a transformative and transfi gured work under the magic that is U.S. Fair Use laws. “Puff s” is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed enth as she smoked one down the right fi eld line, but the Gloucester right fi elder made a spectacular catch resulting in a sacrifi ce fl y producing the only run. Against Swampscott, the bats came alive in the bottom of the sixth. Trailing 3-1 heading into this frame, Kaitlyn Pugh got Saugus going with a walk followed by a Sidney Deleidi infi eld single. This set the stage for Ventre, who proceeded to launch a mammoth three-run homer over the right-center fi eld fence giving the Sachems a 4-3 lead. Senior Felicia Alexander then delivered a clutch RBI single later in the inning which would eventually turn out to be the game-winner. Swampscott was able to push one across in the top of the seventh and had the go-ahead runners on base but starting pitcher Taylor Deleidi was able to escape without any further damage. Deleidi got some great support in this inning from centerfi elder Danica Schena and right fi elder Bella Natalucci who both made game-saving catches. “Deleidi went the distance on the mound picking up her third win of the season,” Almquist said. “I think Taylor is starting to find her groove a bit so I’m excited to see how she progresses over the coming weeks.” She allowed three earned runs, nine hits, two walks and struck out two. On off ense, Ventre was 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored. Alexander went 1-for3 with an RBI. Junior Danica Schena was 1-for-3 with a run, and by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, fi lms or play. “Puff s” was originally produced Off Broadway by Tilted Windmills Theatricals (John Arthur Pinckard / David Carpenter). “Puffs” was developed in part during a residency with the University of Florida School of Theatre + Dance, Jerry Dickey, School Director; originally produced Off-Off Broadway by Stephen Stout and Colin Waitt. “Puff s” (Two Act Edition) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. For more information and to purchase tickets, see the Theatre Company of Saugus website at TCSaugus.org. senior Pugh went 1-for-2 with an RBI and run scored. Freshman Sydney Deleidi had a double and run scored. SAUGUS PLAYERS SHINE FOR NORTHEAST TENNIS Saugus’ Victor Phan and his younger brother Vinnie Phan won at fi rst and second singles respectively, and Saugus’ Anowar Mahabub won at third singles for Northeast boys tennis. They were part of a Northeast Metro Tech/Saugus team sweep in a 7-0 win over Nashoba Tech at the Belmonte Courts. That was the team’s fi rst win of the season. “Anowar conquered his nerves to win a close match, 11-9,” Northeast coach Al Turco said. “I think this win will unlock his confidence and set him up for great things to come. Victor and Vinnie Phan are making progress, adding ever-improving focus and footwork to sound groundstrokes and working hard outside of practice to put in extra time working on their serves with their dad, who was a standout player years ago at Everett High.” SAUGUS DROPS TWO OF THREE IN BASEBALL Saugus fell to Peabody, 7-1, and Beverly, 2-1, and beat Winthrop, 12-0. The story of the losses was defense. Saugus got great pitching from Danny Zeitz and Jordan Rodriguez against Peabody and Cam Bernard against Beverly. Bernard had a two-hitter going into the bottom of the seventh. Saugus is 4-3 overall after seven games. Last year, they won four games and are expecting to smash that this season. Cam Soroko struck out 12 batters in the five-inning win over Winthrop and allowed just one hit. Bernard is leading the way hitting at .350 after seven games, followed by Nathan Soroko at .333 and Shane Bourque at .316. “We just didn’t make the routine plays,” Saugus coach Joe Luis said of the losses. But Luis is hopeful Saugus will get back to its winning ways, especially with the way his pitchers have been performing.
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