THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 9, 2026 Page 5 ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 3 with a 43.5-28.5 victory over Salem on Senior Night. The win improved Saugus to 8-7 and left the Sachems needing just one more victory to qualify for the state sectional tournament as a team. Jennifer Li earned a 7-2 victory against Salem, while Trey Riley delivered an 8-1 win. John Morello finished with a 5-4 result, while Grant Leonard and Caiden Arsenault also earned 5-4 victories. Artie O’Leary, Zack Modini and Nick Rinaldi each battled their opponents to 4.5-4.5 ties. Leonard has now strung together a couple of victories, continuing a strong stretch after his key contribution from the No. 7 spot in the one-point victory over Winthrop. Arsenault, meanwhile, collected his fi rst individual win of the season against Salem. “The team is playing with confidence, and it shows,” Coach Dan Bertrand said. The turnaround has been signifi cant. With the postseason within reach, Saugus has an assist from Hannah Strout, while Ripley Deminski made four saves. Coach Julie Champigny credited the midfi eld and defense with reading Triton’s crosses and intercepting opportunities before transitioning to the attack. The Sachems followed with another dominant performance, shutting out Peabody, 4-0. Strout scored twice, while Arsenault and Picardi added goals. Ripley Deminski needed just one save to preserve the Gerry Coach Joe Bertrand, Artie O’Leary, Trey Riley and Coach Dan Bertrand. already more than doubled its win total from last season. FIELD HOCKEY PILES UP GOALS, SHUTOUTS Saugus field hockey combined plenty of off ense with strong defensive play during an impressive three-game stretch. The Sachems rolled to an 8-0 victory over Malden, with Angelina Dow recording a hat trick. Teaghan Arsenault, Capri Giardullo, Meri Mogauro, Addie Picardi and Julia Strout each added a goal. Giardullo and Picardi recorded the fi rst goals of their careers, while goalkeeper Jordyn Ripley Deminski made two saves in the shutout. Saugus then showed it could grind out a result in a much tighter match, coming from behind to earn a 1-1 tie against Triton. Arsenault scored off D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available shutout. Champigny highlighted Arsenault’s work powering the offense, including an end-to-end carry, as well as her developing connection with Bella Colucciello on the left side. Sydney Ferreira provided solid defensive play, while Picardi continued to emerge on the right side. Altogether, Saugus went 2-01 in the three matches, outscoring its opponents 13-1. ROUNDUP | SEE PAGE 8 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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