THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Page 9 Saugus girls’ soccer team off to strong start H By Greg Phipps aving outscored opponents by more than a 2-1 ratio through its first six games, the Saugus High School girls’ soccer team is off to a powerful start in 2021. The team has suff ered just one defeat in those six games and is averaging over four goals a contest. Last Friday at Anna Parker Field, the Sachems jumped on the visiting Salem Witches early and often and owned a formidable 6-0 advantage by halftime. They ended up cruising to a 7-1 victory. Two scores Saugus forward Shalyn Sewell maneuvered through the Salem defense in last Friday’s win at Anna Parker Field. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) each by Jordan Morris and Julianna Powers and single tallies by Shalyn Sewell and Madi Femino did the damage in the fi rst 40 minutes. The second half consisted of Head Coach Chris Coviello using the situation to substitute and give his less experienced players some playing time. Salem did score at the midway point of the second period to avoid the shutout. Saugus’s last tally came when Jenna Tennant launched a high boot over the goalie’s head Saugus’ Madison Botta heads upfi eld against Salem. and into the far corner of the net to account for the fi nal result. Maddie Goyetche and Madison Botta had assists in the win. The Sachems’ lone loss thus far came in a 5-0 shutout defeat at Masconomet two weeks ago. Otherwise, the Sachems have outscored the opposition 25-5 in their fi ve wins. The latest victory came on Tuesday at East Boston by a 4-0 margin. Saugus’s other victories were a 4-2 season-opening win over Winthrop, a 5-2 triumph at Gloucester and a 5-0 home win over East Boston. The Sachems had back-toback away contests scheduled for later this week. They took on Swampscott on Thursday (after press deadline) and travel to play Ipswich today. Saugus forward Jordan Morris collected two goals in last week’s win over Salem. Saugus forward Jenna Tennant tries to get past a Salem defender. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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