After two weeks and six matches, Saugus boys tennis finally got to play in front of its home crowd.

But for those who came expecting a roster similar to the 2009’s, the Centurions were unrecognizable.

With only one returning starter from last season, Saugus lost four close games that proved to be the difference Friday in a 13-5 loss to the Crespi High at Saugus High.

The Centurions, who fielded two seniors, four juniors, five sophomores and two freshmen, lost three sets by the score 4-6 and another 5-7, creating an eight-point swing in the Celts’ favor.

“It’s encouraging knowing that we are competitive,” said Saugus head coach Allan Hardbarger. “The kids need to build up their confidence. We’ve had a lot of kids graduate. The kids just need to get more varsity experience.”

The Centurions’ lone returner, Chris Poursayadi, teamed with Hunter Montgomery in the No. 1 doubles spot and earned a 6-1 win, while losing to the Celts’ No. 1 team, 4-6.

“We need to get better at the net,” Poursayadi said. “Our baseline game is good and our serves are good too.”

Saugus (3-4) got two wins from the No. 2 doubles team of Josh Hill and Grant Vaziri, 6-1 and 6-0, while Sagie Mofsowitz and Nick Burgess added one set, 6-1.

In singles, the Centurions only took one set from Crespi (1-4), courtesy of No. 1 Spencer Parks, 6-1.

“They are a decent team,” Parks said. “I think we just broke down mentally.”

The Celts capitalized and cruised to their first win of the season.

“It gets the monkey off our back,” said Crespi head coach Joe Siron. “It gives (us) confidence going into the regular-season matches.”

Saugus hits the road again Monday against Moorpark, and won’t play at home until April 13, when it gets another chance at its first home win.

“I think a lot of it is youth,” Hardbarger said. “The kids were nervous today. ... They’ll learn from it.”