Sachems down Medford, pull above. 500

SAUGUS -- Coming off a tough loss to Triton Monday night, the Saugus girls basketball team was looking to get back on the right track against Medford Tuesday.

Despite a couple of cold streaks offensively, Saugus' strong defense and fluid ball movement prevailed as the Sachems topped the Mustangs, 52-36, Tuesday evening at Saugus High.