THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 9, 2026 Page 3 ~ SHS Sachems Sports roundup: Sachems push through football adversity; golf closes in on sectionals ~ By Dom Nicastro S augus High teams continue to make progress as the fall season moves deeper into October. The football team is working through injuries and signifi cant lineup changes, while the golf team has moved within one victory of a state sectional berth. Field hockey put together an unbeaten three-game stretch, and boys soccer earned its fi rst point of the season while showing signs of becoming increasingly competitive. FOOTBALL WORKS THROUGH INJURIES IN LOSS TO MEDFORD Saugus football continues to navigate a diffi cult stretch marked by injuries and lineup changes, with the Sachems falling to Medford, 33-0, last week. The injuries have forced Coach Greg Bluestein and his staff to reshuffl e personnel and schemes, with several players taking on unfamiliar roles during a short week of preparation. “Medford played well, and we had a lot of kids playing positions they had never played before,” Bluestein said. “It was a tall task for them to compete the way they, did and I’m proud of them.” Sophomore linebacker Isaiah Santiago provided one of the defensive bright spots, recovering a pair of fumbles. Santiago is part of a young Saugus group being asked to take on increased responsibilities The circumstances have also required veteran players to sacrifi ce their usual roles for the needs of the team. Seniors Dawin Camilo Grullon and Jacob Hunt, players more accustomed to getting touches, have moved to the line. Bluestein praised both the off ensive and defensive lines for their work and the leadership shown by players willing to change positions. “It’s not easy to have to change gears mid-season due to injuries, but I appreciate the way in which the kids have responded,” Bluestein said. With another short week of practice, Bluestein said the emphasis is on getting players comfortable in the new schemes and continuing to establish standards for the program. “The message in the locker room is to focus on the process and to set high standards moving forward that will help us grow as a program,” Bluestein said. “The seniors have been great and we as coaches are going to keep working to help them have the best season they can.” The Sachems will continue to take a long-term approach. “We’ll continue to run our own race and work to improve day by day,” Bluestein said. GOLF MOVES WITHIN ONE WIN OF SECTIONALS The Saugus golf team is closing Senior Artie O’Leary and his father, Bill O’Leary. in on a milestone season. After picking up one of its biggest wins of the year with a 36.5-35.5 victory over Winthrop — avenging an earlier 49.522.5 loss to the Vikings — the Sachems kept rolling ROUNDUP | SEE PAGE 5 SAY HELLO TO FAMILIAR FACES AND EASY BANKING. Tina and Malinda are bringing their Medford roots and banking expertise to Everett Bank. Stop by 501 High Street and see what we mean by easy means more. Mel Riley, Trey Riley and Bud Riley celebrate Senior Night. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Tina Caruso VP, Business Development and Client Services Malinda Reagan VP, Branch Manager EverettBank.com
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