The Saugus boys basketball team scored a dramatic win at Essex Tech Monday night, 44-41, thanks to the heroics of Tyrone Manderson, whose father, Titus, was once the head varsity coach for the Sachems.
Manderson, in addition to hitting for 14 points, knocked home the game-winner in overtime, a three-pointer with 14 seconds left that made the score 42-41. Moments later, Manderson sank two free throws to cement the game.
Also getting into the scoring column for Saugus were Ryan Anderson (nine points) and Ryan Mabee (eight points).
Saugus raised its record to 7-9.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Wakefield 69, Marblehead 54
At Marblehead, the Magicians are back in action Thursday (7) against Essex Tech.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Masconomet 46, Saugus 32
At Saugus, it was a 12-point game at halftime before the Chieftains began to pull away.
“We struggled to score in the third quarter,” said Saugus coach Mark Schruender. “But I liked our defense. It was some of the best defense we’ve played this year, considering how good Masco is.”
Fallon Millerick led Saugus with 12 points, while April Aldred and Peyton DiBiasio each had six.
Saugus, 10-7, is back at it Tuesday against Triton.
BOYS HOCKEY
Oliver Ames 8, Swampscott 3
At Salem State, Will Roddy and Quinn Hitchcock managed to get a little bit of offense going for the Big Blue.
Roddy had one goal while Hitchcock had two. Assists came from Derek Faia, Frankie Pappalardo and John Stanchfield.
Swampscott falls to 3-13-1.
