Saugus fourth-grade boys capture Cape Ann League Title

(Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jaclyn Cassarino)

The Saugus fourth-grade boys basketball team captured the Cape Ann League championship over the weekend (Sunday, March 15) with a 41–30 victory over Danvers, capping an impressive tournament run that spanned two weekends and four games.

Saugus opened tournament play the previous weekend with wins over Hamilton-Wenham and Beverly, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and strong team play. That momentum carried into the final weekend, where Saugus faced a tough Triton squad in the semifinals. Behind a disciplined defensive effort, Saugus secured the win and advanced to the championship game.

Sunday’s title matchup against Danvers was tightly contested early. The teams traded baskets throughout the first half, with Saugus trailing by one point at halftime. The game shifted in the third quarter as Saugus surged ahead, building a nine-point lead entering the fourth quarter.

Saugus sealed the championship with lockdown defense in the final period, repeatedly stopping Danvers’ comeback attempts and controlling the tempo down the stretch. The 41–30 win secured the league title and completed a season in which the team finished with a 15–3 record.

Members of the championship team include Bentley Ripley, Tony Smith, Julian DiPaolo, Jack Brown, Cody Keohane, Jeffrey Moses, Brian Sullivan, Luca Zaferacopoulos, Ross Graziose and Anthony Cecere.

Congratulations to the Saugus fourth-grade boys basketball team on a tremendous season and a well-earned Cape Ann League championship.