Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 OBITUARIES Thomas F. McMillan, Jr. GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: Malden and Chelsea battling it out for Middle School Boys Basketball title Former Everett star Lewis Cine joins ex-Malden High & Tide standout Isaiah Likely in declaring for 2022 NFL draft By Steve Freker T he future is looking bright for Malden High and Chelsea High boys basketball as the two Greater Boston League schools are keeping an eye on their respective Middle School (Grade 7 & 8) teams battle it out for the league title. The junior Tornados and Red Devils boys squads were scheduled to tipoff yesterday at the Beebe K-8 School after each school won their respective semifi nal games on Wednesday. For Malden, eight-grade guard Ethan Pherejasai, from Linden STEAM Academy led all scorers with 22 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in a 55-30 win over Revere. DaShawn Bunch added 11 points for Malden. Chelsea made it to Thursday's fi nal with a down-to-the-wire 43-41 victory over Medford on Wednesday. Both the Malden High and Chelsea High athletic programs are watching for the outcome of this game closely! ***** Former Texas and Everett star Lewis Cine declares for NFL 2022 June Draft University of Georgia junior Lewis Cine announced recently that he will take his talents Malden High Middle School Basketball standout eighth graders Ethan Pherjasai, left and DaShawn Bunch, right led Malden to a win over Revere in the Greater Boston League Championship semifi nals. Malden played Chelsea for the GBL title Thursday. (Advocate Photo/Steve Freker Photo) to the NFL, declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. Cine, a former Trinity Christian Academy (Tex.) star, who played two seasons at Everett High, made his announcement via social media. The junior safety was named the defensive MVP of the National Championship game, as he fi nished with seven tackles, leading the Bulldogs to the National Title. Cine signed with the Bulldogs as a fourstar safety in the 2019 signing class, out of Trinity Christian in Texas. He played for Trinity for the 2018 season after transferring from Everett High, where he played in 2016 and 2017 seasons. He was a lifelong Florida resident who lived in Everett for two years. One of his coaches at Trinity was Deion "Prime Time" Sanders. He started every game for Georgia in the Former Trinity Christian and Everett standout Lewis Cine (16) has declared he will make himself eligible for the NFL Draft this June. (Courtesy Photo) past two seasons after being a key contributor early on in his career at Georgia. In entering the 2022 draft, Cine will be joining another local standout, former Malden High star Isaiah Likely in the draft class. Likely, a 6-4, 225 tight end, just fi nished a monster collegiate career with Coastal Carolina. Likely was a highly-recruited, three-year starter and record-setter at Malden High School under head coach Joe Pappagallo and then Bill Manchester from 2014-2016. He played one season in 2017 at Everett, where he was a teammate of Cine. **** Malden High co-ed swim wins two more matches to stay undefeated; Captains Tony Giech and Nathan Nguyen lead way Malden High co-ed swim team took a pair of victories to stay undefeated and on a road to a third straight Greater Boston League Championship. Malden topped archrival Medford, 93-75, on the road and also defeated Lynn English, 84-63, st home. Against Medford, senior co-captain Tony SPORTS | SEE PAGE 24 Of Peabody, formerly of Everett, suddenly on January 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Louise (Hayes)–McMillan and former husband of Donna (Colameta) McMillan. Loving father of Thomas F. McMillan III and his wife Michelle and the late Sean McMillan and his wife Jihee. Adored grandfather of Nicholas,Matthew,Leah & Hannah McMillian. Brother of Leo and his wife Kathleen McMillan,Jeanie and her husband Lou Mattuchio & Steve and his late wife Evelyn Sutera and the late John McMillan and Philip McMillan. He was also survived by many nieces,nephews & good friends. Thomas was the co-owner of McMillan Brothers construction and a former Everett Firefi ghter for 28 years. Thomas proudly served in the United States Army reserves. He was a graduate of Everett High Class of 1962 and also was the Captain of the hockey team. Nicholas J. Medugno Passed away on January 19, 2022. Lifelong resident of Everett. Loving husband of the late Carol (Hyde) Medugno. Beloved father of Dr. Nicholas Medugno, Karen Medugno and the late Daniel Medugno. Adored grandfather of Nicholas R. Medugno. Nicholas is also survived by his nephew Stanley and Niece Janine LeFave. Late director of construction for Papa Ginos restaurants and also a former owner of one in Everett Sq. Proud Member of the Saugus Elks and the Schiavo Club in Everett. Nicholas proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean confl ict.
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