Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2021 Sachems drop home opener to Peabody T By Greg Phipps he Saugus High School girls’ basketball team isn’t off to the start it was hoping for in 2021-22. The Sachems dropped their third game of the early season when they fell to Peabody in their home opener Wednesday night. It was the first regular-season game for the Saugus girls at the new school gymnasium. But the Sachems were up against a very good Peabody team and couldn’t come away with a win, as the visiting Tanners prevailed by a convincing 61-39 count. Ella Castle ended up as Saugus’s leading points-getter with 12 in the defeat. She was followed by Ashleen Escobar with eight points. The Sachems were hoping Saugus’ Fallon Millerick produced a career-high 14 points at Danvers last week and contributed 11 in Monday’s win at Winthrop. (Advocate photo by Greg Phipps) they could carry the momentum of Monday’s road victory at Winthrop into Wednesday’s home opener. But it wasn’t enough against the unbeaten Tanners, who improved to 4-0. The Sachems fell to 1-3. SACHEMS | SEE PAGE 15 A Letter to Saugus Thank you for making this year’s Toy Drive a success HELPING TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER: The Saugus Lions Club toy drive helpers. T he Saugus Lions hosted the Second Annual Roaring Toy Drive on Saturday, November 27th, from 10:00 am– 2:00 pm at the Saugus Senior Center at 466 Central St. Retired Capt. Bill O’Malley and members of the Saugus Fire Department collected the toys and delivered them to those families in need. We of the Saugus Lions Club and the Saugus Fire Department thank all of you that made a toy donation. We also (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) want to thank the MEG Foundation for their donation helping the cause. Thanks to you, Christmas of 2021 is made better for struggling families. Together we made a difference and helped put some smiles on many faces. The Saugus Lions Club and the Saugus Fire Department (Editor’s Note: This letter and the courtesy photo were submitted by Anthony Speziale of the Saugus Lions Club.) LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA
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