THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, November 1, 2019 Page 17 Football Sachems shut down by Rams Saugus QB Christian Correia drops back to pass behind the protection of fullback Sal Franco in last Saturday’s loss at Lynn Classical. By Greg Phipps T he Saugus Sachems had the misfortune of facing a team on a roll last Saturday night at Manning Field in Lynn. The Lynn Classical Rams were riding a three-game winning streak and kept the momentum going with a 30-0 blanking of the Sachems. The loss left Saugus at 1-6 on the season while the playoff-bound Rams improved to 5-2. Led by lineman Edlyn Dos Santos (55), Saugus FB Sal Franco tries to hit an opening last Saturday at Manning Field in Lynn. The host Rams used their big-play offense to produce three scores in the first half and a 23-0 lead. They would add a second-half touchdown to account for the final. Meanwhile, the Sachems couldn’t get much going on offense. Senior running back Marvens Jean was used sparingly as the team never really found any consistent rhythm. A 50-yard completion from quarterback Christian CorreAward-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years ia to receiver Javier Martinez was the lone big-gainer, but Saugus failed to convert it into points. For the defense, the Rams’ offense proved difficult to stop. “They have speed across the board, so you really can’t focus on one guy,” Saugus head coach Steve Cummings observed to the press afterwards. “It’s almost like whichever [receiver] is getting single coverage, that’s who they Sachems defensive lineman Doug Clark (62) reaches up to impede the pass attempt of Rams QB Daniel Gisonno. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) go to. They have a very experienced core of receivers.” Saugus did have a chance to avert the shutout late when it recovered a fumble near midfield. But an interception thwarted that opportunity and preserved the shutout for the hosts. Cummings credited Classical’s defense for its effort, its front line in particular. “They’re really big and fast up front. When they have four guys that can control the line of scrimmage like that, especially veteran guys, it makes things tough,” he said. “Their front really gave us fits. We weren’t able to set any kind of an edge.” Having not qualified for this year’s playoffs, the Sachems resume their regular season with a game at Wilmington (scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff) Friday night. The Wildcats have collected two wins so far this season. NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! Call 781-321-2074 Pavers * Walkways * Patios * Driveways * Pool Decks Planting * Perennials * Shrubs * Trees New Lawns * Sod * Hydroseed Flowers/Annuals/Mums * Conventional Seeding * Synthetic Complete Maintenance * Cleanups (Spring & Fall) * Lawn Cutting, Edging & Weeding * Lawn Fertilizer Programs * Trim & Prune Shrubs * Mulching, Thatching Interlock Block * Fire Pits * Sitting Walls * Pillers Landscape Lighting * Design * Install * Repair * Night Illumination
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