At Saugus High School, the girls’ basketball team is off to a strong start, and their success is built on experience and trust from years of working together.
“A lot of us have been playing together since we were young, like, fourth or fifth grade,” said Eve Maria Rios, senior point guard on the Saugus Girls Basketball team.
“We’re just really trying to soak everything in.”
That chemistry shows up on the floor, especially in how confident they are with their offense.
“We emphasize so much on our plays during practice. I feel like I always go into every game just very confident in what we run, especially as a point guard,” said Rios.
“I really do not worry about if everyone on the team knows where we’re running. I feel like our plays are very, they’re like, drilled into us, that takes off a lot of pressure during the game.”
The coach says that mindset and work ethic set the group apart, and with a strong start to the season, including wins over top teams, Saugus is aiming high.
“We expect to win League. We expect to go 12-0, and we expect to make the playoffs,” said Anthony Flasaca, Head coach of the Saugus girls basketball team.
“I don’t care what division they put us in. We expect to compete in that division.”
For the seniors, this final season is about much more than basketball. It’s about appreciating every moment.
“I think what I’m going to take for the rest of my life is just to really be present in the moment of every blessing that you have. Because this team really is that for me, it really takes a village,” said Rios.
Through their chemistry, leadership, and drive, the girls’ Saugus basketball team says they’re ready for whatever comes next.
