Investigation clears Saugus grid coach

Saugus football coach Anthony Nalen was cleared of allegations involving an incident at a preseason practice last month in which it was alleged a player was made to practice in his underwear.

Nalen was placed on administrative leave by Saugus High pending a police investigation. He and his assistants were not on the sideline for last Friday’s season opener, a 30-12 loss to Amesbury.

Nalen maintained his innocence in a statement released through his attorney, Mike Castano. “The Saugus police have cleared my good name and I thank them for doing a thorough investigation,” he said.

Boys soccer

In the Commonwealth Athletic Conference, Lukas Drahon and Soufyane Missbah each scored two goals as Mystic Valley (2-01) rolled to a 7-0 win over Greater Lawrence.

Behind two goals from Max Callamaro, North Andover (2-0) shut down Billerica, 5-0.

Girls soccer

Bella Prisco, Lisa Petrie and Kayla Monaghan each scored their first career goals as Blue Hills (1-1) blanked Bristol Aggie, 5-0.

Field hockey

Sadie Winton scored four goals to pace Newton North (1-2) to a 5-2 win over rival Newton South.

Volleyball

Middle-hitter Julia Carrillo led Northeast (1-2) with 10 aces and three kills in a 3-0 win over Fellowship.