Sophomore Nate Perez scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, as the Centurions pulled away from the Cowboys late to get back to .500 in league play. For a team that had designs on going toe-to-toe with reigning Foothill League champion Valencia this season, the Saugus Centurions were dealt a serious blow after the first week of league play. First, ...

“I’ve known that kid since the seventh grade and since the seventh grade, I told him you’re going to be very special.” Those were Saugus boys basketball head coach Alfredo Manzano’s words regarding sophomore Adrian McIntyre following the Centurions’ thrilling 78-76 overtime victory over West Ranch last Friday. “He’s been working extremely hard, he’s been staying humble–he’s our leading scorer ...