THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 9 SOFTBALL STAYS ALIVE WITH MERCY-RULE WIN, LACROSSE EARNS BIG VICTORY, TENNIS BATTLES TOUGH MATCHUPS By Dom Nicastro Saugus High School’s Spring sports teams were back in action this past week, with the softball team picking up a dominant road win to keep its postseason hopes alive. Girls lacrosse notched a double-digit win over Malden, and athletes from the Northeast Metro co-op tennis program—featuring several Saugus players—continued to gain experience across a busy schedule. SAUGUS SOFTBALL REBOUNDS WITH MERCYRULE WIN The Saugus High School softball team split its most recent games, falling to Gloucester before bouncing back with an 18-3 mercy-rule win over Cambridge Rindge & Latin. The Sachems improved to 6-7 (2-7 NEC) and continue to fight for a postseason berth. On May 7, Saugus dropped a 7-0 contest to Gloucester at home. Gloucester scored three in the first and added two more in the third—four of the ~ Saugus High School Sachems Spring Sports roundup ~ “I cannot stress enough how imruns were unearned. “Our youth and inexperience showed at times in this game,” said head coach Steve Almquist. “We did make a lot of nice plays, just not enough of them but we will continue to work hard and strive to improve from game to game.” Sofia McCarrier pitched all seven innings, giving up 13 hits, one walk and three strikeouts. Saugus managed five hits, including two each from senior Taylor Deleidi and freshman Alannah Duong. On May 12, Saugus responded with an 18-3 victory on the road against Cambridge Rindge & Latin. Bus troubles delayed the game and the Sachems could have been out of rhythm. They weren’t. “I wasn’t quite sure how the kids would respond,” Almquist said. “But to their credit they were not fazed by this at all.” The Sachems exploded for nine runs in the third inning and never looked back. Senior captain Danica Schena went 4-for-5 with two RBIs and four runs scored, while senior captain Lily Ventre had a massive day, going 4-for4 with six RBIs and two runs scored. Ventre finished a home run short of the cycle and is now hitting .795. McCarrier once again impressed on the mound, going six innings and allowing five hits, three earned runs, six strikeouts and four walks. pressed I have been with McCarrier’s efforts on the mound this season,” Almquist said. Other offensive leaders included Layla Demonte (3-for-4, RBI, two runs), Taylor Deleidi (1-for-4, RBI) and Ari Chianca (1-for-4, RBI, two runs). Saugus tallied 15 hits as a team. The Sachems face a critical stretch with four games in six days, including a nearly must-win matchup against Salem. GIRLS LACROSSE NETS BIG WIN OVER MALDEN The Saugus High School girls lacrosse team continued its busy schedule with five games in eight days, highlighted by a 17-6 win over Malden. Aly Mabee scored four goals and added an assist in the win, while Layla Rodriguez and Casey Hanifen added three goals each. Ashley Rezendes scored twice, and Nikki Bretton, Mara Faiella, Teaghan Arsenault, Tori Carter and Natalie Justice each found the back of the net once. The defensive unit was led by Paige Millea, Caitlyn Dixon, Amanda Rezendes, Maria Garcia and goalkeeper Jordyn Deminski. Earlier in the week, the Sachems dropped close games to Gloucester GREAT DANES | FROM PAGE 8 Lisa LeJune and Service Dog Project attendant Tracy McNichol with playful Great Dane Mickey (Courtesy Photo of Joanie Allbee) . Mickey was asked to perform a stability task regardless whether he had a vest on or not. He was at Lynn’s side – steady, quiet and lending his body for Lynn’s stabilization. Upon Galaxy’s turn to demonstrate, she quick - ly shifted outgoing energy and tucked herself under Tr ac y ’s seat and lay down. Both of these pups in training performed their duti es with calm obedience and received praise (8-5) and Salem (8-7). Rezendes had a hat trick against Gloucester, and Arsenault and Rodriguez each scored twice against Salem. Deminski posted 12 saves against Salem. In a 12-6 loss to Danvers, Deminski was outstanding with 24 saves. Mabee scored three goals, while Diaz, Arsenault and Rodriguez added one each. Saugus closed the stretch with a tough 20-3 loss to Medford. Mabee, Rezendes and Faiella scored one goal apiece. CO-OP TENNIS TEAM SEES BRIGHT SPOTS DESPITE TOUGH RESULTS The Northeast Metro Tech co-op boys tennis team, which includes players from Saugus High School, played a pair of competitive matches against Fellowship Academy. On May 8, Northeast dropped a 6-1 decision at home, with senior Matt Cipriano (Wakefield) earning the team’s lone win at first singles, 8-4. In a narrow 4-3 loss on May 12, Cipriano fell 4-8 at first singles, but Saugus junior Jeff Trinh picked up a decisive 8-2 win at third singles. Gianna Berry (North Reading) also earned a singles win, 8-4. Vinny Phan of Saugus nearly pulled off a comeback at second singles but fell 10-9 in a tiebreaker after rallying from down 0-4. and treats after. More information about Service Dog Project Inc. can be obtained by visiting the website Lynn.george@ servicedogproject.org. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657
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