THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 15, 2025 SENIOR FEMALE ATHLETES | FROM PAGE 17 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! the first postseason victory for Saugus girls basketball in recent memory. The seniors’ work ethic and camaraderie, built over years in multiple sports, translated to the basketball court, where their leadership and versatility helped the program maintain its winning tradition. Softball: nine straight tournament appearances If one sport defined the 2025 seniors’ legacy in terms Licensed & Insured American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. of consistency, it may be softball. The program has now reached the state tournament for nine straight years, and this class played a key role in keeping that streak alive. Out of six 2025 graduating seniors, two played multiple sports: Taylor Deleidi (soccer and basketball) and Danica Schena (soccer). They helped contribute to four straight tourney appearances, an average of 11-plus wins per season and two NEC Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount Page 21 Lynch Division titles. “One of the phrases that we had printed on our practice jerseys one year was ‘Leave Better Than You Came,’ and each of them has done this, not only as players but as individuals,” Almquist said. “There is no question in my mind that they will all go on to do amazing things in their lives. I will miss them all tremendously, not because of their abilities on the softball field, but because of the fine young ladies that they have become.” Lily Ventre was a five-year starter at catcher. Ventre leaves as perhaps the most prolific offensive player in recent memory. Her senior year numbers — .690 batting average, 40 hits, 37 RBI and four home runs — tell part of the story. She also surpassed 100 career hits, RBI and runs scored, despite missing time to injury and a shortened COVID season. Known for her defensive excellence in center field, Schena committed just two errors this year while hitting .394. She was a 2025 team captain, NEC All-Star, Agganis All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner. Deleidi was a four-year starter and versatile player and notched a .372 batting average her senior season while also winning 25 career games on the mound with 161 strikeouts. She pitched a no-hitter in her very first varsity start as a freshman. Alexa Morello was a goldglove caliber first baseman, hit .351 this spring and was named a 2025 NEC All-Star, Agganis All-Star and team Unsung Hero. Hannah Duong and Maya Pina were both outSENIOR FEMALE ATHLETES | SEE PAGE 22 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472
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