THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 24, 2024 Page 13 Saugus welcomed the Wounded Vet Run Firefighters watch the bikers arrival. (Courtesy photos to the Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) L ast Sunday (May 19) was a patriotic, inspiring day here as the 13th Annual Boston’s Wounded Vet Run roared through Saugus at the Center rotary. Thousands of bikers from New England and beyond rode to raise money for two severely wounded Afghanistan Marine veterans. The route Two flags to hold (Courtesy photos to the Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) went through Saugus, the Medford/Malden line, Everett and Revere. It ended at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. The bikers rode for two service people. Marine CPL Kelsee Lainhart was severely wounded while helping Afghan counterparts and US Military evacuate Kabul Airport in 2021. Marine Gunnery SGT Brian T. Meyer was an EOD operator in Afghanistan and became a near triple amputee when an IED exploded nearly killing him. A police escort down Central Street (Courtesy photos to the Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) SOFTBALL| FROM PAGE 10 also went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Millerick was 2-for-4 with a run. Rogers was 2-for-4 with a double. Felicia Alexander went 1-for-4 with a run scored. Tamburello had a hit and an RBI. Ari Chianca went 1-for-2 with an RBI, as did Sydney Deleidi. Lily Ventre and Kaitlyn Pugh had hits. Saugus had a nice 11-8 win over Salem. HERO AWARDS| FROM PAGE 8 positive character traits, such as empathy, devotion, and positive attitude,” Sullivan added. He noted that she’s an “outstanding student-athlete” who also helps to Build unity, cultivate kindness and transform lives and communities through service.” The eighth grader orga“It didn’t start out very promising as we fell behind 4-0 in the first inning, but we clawed our way back to eventually tie the game at 6-6 heading into the bottom of the fifth,” Almquist said. Salem pushed two across in their home half, giving them an 8-6 lead entering the sixth. “This is when things got a bit interesting, and that timely hit that we’ve been waiting for much of the season finally came to fruition,” Almnized a clothing drive for Cradles to Crayons – a nonprofit organization that provides free clothes and other basic needs, such as shoes, diapers, coats and backpacks with school supplies to children living in homeless, poverty and low-income situations. She also served as a Project 351 Ambassador, representing Saugus for the 2023-24 year. Sullivan called eighth grader Luis Fung Chen “a requist said. With two outs and a runner on first, catcher Lily Ventre launched a mammoth home run over the fence in deep left-center field, knotting the game at eight and giving Saugus some much-needed momentum. This carried over to the seventh inning, where the Sachems scored three more times to ice the game at 11-8. Taylor Deleidi went the distance in this one to get the liable leader in class, always available to offer help to others in any way possible.” “In the classroom and out, Luis consistently follows through with excellence and without complaint, always striving to achieve success quietly and diligently, both academically and for extracurricular activities,” Sullivan said. Chen is regarded as an “active and valuable member of the Saugus Middle School Leaving town (Courtesy photos to the Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) win. “She had some back stiffness, which resulted in her control being a bit off, but she toughed it out and bore down when needed to get the victory,” Almquist said. The pitcher allowed two earned runs, two hits, struck out seven, and walked 14. At the plate, she continued to swing a red-hot bat, going 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored. Freshman DH Ari Chianca Drama Club and Track team … and a talented artist.” He is fluent in English and Spanish. Role model student at the STEAM Academy Belmonte STEAM Academy Principal Maureen Lueke observed that Reese DelMuto consistently goes out of her way to help others, putting them above herself. had a monster game in the leadoff position, going 3-for5 with four RBI and two runs scored. Eighth-grader Alannah Duong delivered two key singles and scored two huge runs. Ventre went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. Alexander had a double and two runs scored. Sydney Deleidi had a double, Pugh was 2-for-3 with two RBI, and Rogers went 2-for-3 with three runs scored. Fifth Grade Teacher Marissa Concannon said DelMuto “demonstrates courage and perseverance in difficult situations, and she is compassionate and selfless.” “A role model in all areas,” she added, noting that she has “outstanding academic performance” and “strives toward goals without seeking recognition.” HERO AWARDS| SEE PAGE 14
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