THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 4, 2024 Page 9 Football Sachems fall in rain-soaked defensive battle to Lynn Tech, 3-0 By Dom Nicastro I n a game that felt like a throwback to old-school football, Saugus High School dropped a 3-0 heartbreaker to Lynn Tech on Thursday night, Sept. 26, at home. Despite controlling much of the game, the Sachems couldn’t cash in on scoring opportunities, allowing Lynn Tech to sneak away with a win on a late fi eld goal. The loss brought Saugus to 1-2 on the season. AWARD | FROM PAGE 8 mance. This is their fi rst furniture program. Dacon Chief Communications Officer Lauren Nowicki notes, “Vocational schools are an excellent source for talent and leadership train“Every opportunity we had to, just, you know, shoot ourselves in the foot, we did it,” said Saugus Head Coach Steve Cummings. “We outgained them by a lot of time of possession. Every time we had an opportunity to make a play, we put it on the ground, or we just couldn’t put that last bit together. We let them hang around. The field goal they kicked was the only time they were in our territory all night.” Despite the rain-soaked conditions, Saugus was able ing. These students demonstrate how teenagers can actively contribute to solving societal problems. We thank our friends at Camber Development and Mission of Deeds for this group effort to aid underserved children.” to move the ball at key moments. Late in the fourth quarter, quarterback Jordan Rodriguez hit Ryan Shea on a crucial 27-yard pass, moving the ball into Lynn Tech territory with just under two minutes left. However, Saugus couldn’t convert on the opportunity, sealing its fate. Turnovers also played a factor in the game. “We just didn’t do ourselves any favors,” Cummings said. “You can’t turn the ball over six times and expect to win a football game.” The wet conditions were a factor, but Cummings didn’t want to use the weather as an excuse for his team’s struggles. “When it’s raining, the ball gets a little slick, but there were times when we didn’t take care of it,” he said. “We were sloppy with our exchanges. We had some snaps that went awry. We didn’t take care of the ball when we were in the open fi eld. It was just a microcosm of a bunch of stuff . Defi - nitely a frustrating night.” The game wasn’t without its bright spots. On defense, Saugus was solid, holding FOOTBALL | SEE PAGE 10 A student of the junior carpentry class works on a bureau that will be donated to shelter children transitioning into apartments. 1865 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett (617) 389-7000 Finished product Open 9-6 Tues.-Fri. / 9-5 Sat. / Closed Sun. & Mon. sales@parkwaycycle.com Parkwaycycle.com
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