Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – WEDnESDAy, nOVEmbEr 26, 2025 “A Fantastic Teammate” Saugus Lions honor Sachem senior Josh Sheehan with “Heisman Award” at Annual Football meeting and Dinner By Mark E. Vogler S augus High School senior Josh Sheehan missed the entire football season last year after suffering a shoulder injury during the team’s first practice. But Sheehan’s dedication and perseverance enabled him to become a starter on this year’s team and an invaluable player, according to Coach Steve Cummings, who said the 17-yearold Sachem safety “really embodies what it is to be a fantastic teammate.” “Josh has been a reliable player for us and is one of those guys who figured out what his role was and embraced it every week,” Cummings said in an interview last week after presenting Sheehan with this year’s Saugus Heisman Award at the 53rd Annual Saugus and Peabody Lions Clubs’ Football Meeting and Dinner, which was held last week Gametime sports bar and restaurant in Peabody. During a short speech honoring Sheehan, Cummings told of how the senior set an example as the type of player that his teammates can look up to. “And we have a young man on our team who, ever since he stepped foot in our program, ery single day like he’s going to have to go in and make a big difference in that football game,” Cummings said. “And that’s why I have no doubt that this kid’s going to be a very successful adult. He’s got the ability to figure out where he fits in and how he makes everybody else better. And I couldn’t be more proud to present our 2025 Saugus Heisman Award to Josh Sheehan.” Sheehan, who is an Honor Roll student, said he hasn’t decided his future goals after graduation. But he’s considering the University of Massachusetts Amherst as one school he would like to attend. During his talk last week, Joshua Sheehan hoists the giant “Heisman Trophy,” which is on permanent display at Saugus High School to honor all past recipients. Sheehan’s name will be added to the trophy. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) has done everything anyone has ever asked of him, even when it wasn’t easy,” Cummings said. “This year, he’s a guy who has learned multiple positions because he knows that at any moment he’s going to go to a position where he’s needed. He’s not the starting quarterback. He’s not the starting running back. But he prepares evCoach Cummings congratulated the table full of Saugus and Peabody seniors who broke bread together in a banquet that has become a tradition between the two schools because of the Saugus and Peabody Lions Clubs. “You seniors on both sides, I just want to congratulate you guys on finishing what a lot of people never get to do. A lot of people do not get to experience what you guys have experienced over the past three to four years or for however long you have been involved in the sport. This is a special thing,” Cummings said. “Being 47 years old, I can still tell you most of the characteristics of my Thanksgiving Day game as a senior in Duxbury. We won 40 to 20. We took the opening kick back for a touchdown. There are so many things about that day that I will remember for the rest of my life,” he said. Cummings offered some advice to the seniors, who will be playing their final High School game tomorrow. “When you get on the field on Thursday, do yourself a favor: take a minute, look around, recognize some of the faces, take it all in because this is the one sport that you never get to do again,” he said. “You can play in rec league basketball. You can play in adult league baseball. But you never get to do this again. So, take advantage of it. It’s a special situation. It will get emotional. For most of you, this will be the last time you get to suit up.” Tomorrow will be the seventh Thanksgiving Day game for Cummings as the Saugus High Coach. “I feel very fortunate to be a part of this rivalAWARD | SEE PAGE 9 St. Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere, Lower Hall Indoor Flea Market SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM THIS IS THE NEXT TO LAST FLEA MARKET This will be our last flea market so come and say farewell to our vendors! There will be great buys for the holidays! Thank You for all your support through the
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