Saugus Youth Football & Cheer raised money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute research during their Second Annual Pink Night Out at Saugus High School on Sunday night. Football players played against the Stoneham Spartans and Salem Witches throughout the day and evening under the lights at the stadium.
“The board is incredible and the driving force behind the organization,” Saugus Youth Football and Cheer President Greg Bluestein said. “I’m so busy with my coaching schedule I literally couldn’t do it without them.” Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bluestein said, the organization wanted to raise money, with a goal of $3,000, for all types of cancer through Dana-Farber, a well-known research institute.
The varsity offensive running back and defensive linebacker defensive at Saugus High School, who graduated in 2008, said he met his wife, Stephanie, there. Together, they have three children, Isabella, 6, Lilyana, 4 and Emilia, 1. He also played youth football, Little League and town basketball in his younger days.
The Saugus resident said they chose to stay in Saugus since he felt it’s always been a family atmosphere. “I love this town,” Bluestein said. “People on this board are incredible – when I arrived this morning, they already had the raffles ready to go.”
Bluestein said it’s an example of what a great community Saugus is. He also teaches physical education at the Parlin School in Everett while serving as defensive coordinator for the Everett High School Varsity Football Crimson Tide.
“Sports has also played a big impact on my life,” the newly elected president said. “We appreciate everyone coming out today.”
Saugus Youth Football 9U players and coaches during Sunday’s Annual Pink Night Out at Saugus High School, pictured from left to right: Leo Lorenzo, Nicholas Welsh, Miguel Lorenzo, Colt Weiner, Luca Cvijic, Ryan Mannetta, Christopher Santaniello, Cam Nunn, Assistant Coach Michael Russo and Head Coach Ranko Cvijic.Go Sachems – cheerleaders, pictured from left to right: Casey Hanisan, Sofia Coelho and Teaghan Arsenault.Flyers Samantha Serra (at left) and Casey HanisanSaugus Youth Football 14U Sachems, pictured from left to right: Bottom row: Ernest Landry, Ryan Moreira, Laith Haddad, Anthony Fraser, Cameron Nguyen, Jake Murray, Maddox Souza, Yaneliz Marrero Nuñez, Joel Paredes, Pablo DeJesus and Christian Kennedy; top row: David Alves, Paxton Ferraro, Jacob Boyce, Luke Calder, Nicholas Dion, Anderson Costa, Brandon Barbanti, Anthony Wadland, Gisele Kazibwe, Jordani Nieves, Pharaoh Brandenburg, Kristyan Savic, Assistant Coaches David Ferraro and Donny Brewster, Head Coach Donnie Boyce, far right, Dom Calder, with Nah Nguyen and Anthony Barbanti.Saugus Youth Football 14U Cheering Sachems: Bottom row, pictured from left to right: Mia Bone, Isabella Bluestein, Emma Peters, Alena Bruzzese, Tiffany Sena, Sabryna Serra, Danielle Braga, Lexi Rappa and Emma Leo. Middle row, pictured from left to right: Aaleyah Leblanc, Jaeda Jackson, Savannah Dalton, Julia Rodrigues, Audrina Giglio, Ava Pina, Nyah DeJesus, Alannah Duong and Gia Goodwin. Back row, pictured from left to right: Alexis Welsh, Ava Caron, Olivia Churches and Lexi McQuade with flyers Samantha Serra (at left), Casey Hanisan, Sofia Coelho and Teaghan Arsenault.Saugus U10 football ready to go at Annual Pink Night Out (Courtesy photos, Saugus Youth Football and Cheer President Greg Bluestein)
(Courtesy photos, Saugus Youth Football and Cheer President Greg Bluestein)
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