THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 6, 2026 Page 11 SUPER BOWL | FROM PAGE 1 to craft the next generation top tier NFL organization that’s second to none in the eyes of opponents and fans alike. With Maye as his signal caller, he’s well on his way to create his own legacy. The excitement emanating from Gillette Stadium is reverberating once again throughout New England and beyond. New Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen and EHS football head coach Rob DiLoreto and his staff, in particular, have caught Patriots Fever, and couldn’t wait to give their predictions and thoughts on Sunday’s game for the Everett Advocate this week. Patriots 27 – Seahawks 13 “I think the Patriots are going to win, because of the leadership of head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye.” Robert Van Campen Everett Mayor Patriots 27 – Seahawks 24 “I predict that this will be a back-and-forth game with several lead changes. Late in the fourth quarter with the game tied, the Pats will kick the game-winning field goal.” Rob DiLoreto EHS football head coach Patriots 24 – Seahawks 20 “I see a lot of similarities between the 2025 Patriots and the 2001 team that won the Super Bowl. In 2001, the preseaLITERACY BILL | FROM PAGE 8 eracy Fund with $25 million to help districts with costs and support educators’ professional development. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) would also make additional professional development resources available. Schools would have DESE-approved options to implement the new curriculum requirement: utilize a complete curriculum that is made available for free by DESE; use a curriculum from a list that meets evidence-based criteria; or receive a waiver authorizing the use of another curriculum that meets the same standards but had not been previously reviewed and approved by DESE. Rob DiLoreto EHS Head Football Coach son odds were 60-1 for the Patriots to win the championship; this year they were 80-1. Both those teams played out the regular season with elite defenses, spearheaded by second year quarterbacks, who took the league over by storm. While I think Seattle has the edge over us on paper, the Patriots (should) control the time of possession, and win the turnover battle, while also playing smart football to come out on top in a close game.” Joseph LaMonica EHS freshman football coach Patriots 24 – Seahawks 21 “I truly believe that special The legislation makes sure parents and schools engage in constructive communication about student progress. It requires twice-yearly assessments to gauge every young learner’s reading progress and to screen for dyslexia and requires schools to contact a parent or guardian within 30 days if a student has fallen significantly behind and propose a response if that is the case. Below are some Statements of Support. Mary Tamer, Founder and Executive Director of MassPotential: “This is an historic and necessary step forward for education in Massachusetts. Senate President Spilka and Senator DiDomenico have championed a transformative literacy bill that will change the trajectory of countless Robert Van Campen Mayor teams will play a big factor in this game. We got one of the best kick returners in the game in Marcus Jones, and I also believe that our defense is good enough to stop Seattle’s dynamic offense, (with help from quarterback) Sam Darnold, (who will) play as if he was still on the New York Jets. We will also force Seattle to punt, and Jones will take it to the house. (Head Coach Mike) Vrabel won’t leave any points on the board, so he will take his three points early on in the game to play it safe at first, and later on in the game he’ll take the three points to extend the lead.” Sid Shrestha EHS football assistant coach students across the Commonwealth, all of whom deserve the right to read. This legislation doesn’t just mandate best practices—it opens the door to opportunity for every child in every district. Reading is the foundation upon which all learning is built, and today, we are one step closer to guaranteeing that no child will be denied the bright future that literacy makes possible.” Luisa Sparrow, Boston Public Schools Teacher, 2025 Mass. Teacher of the Year: “We become teachers because we dream of helping students learn. Learning to read is the most important academic skill we can possibly teach our students. But when we enter the classroom, too many educators realize we don’t have all the tools we need to actualPatriots 27 – Seahawks 24 “I believe that there will be scoring by both sides, but the Patriots will only allow two touchdowns, most likely early on. After that, they will let up only field goals.” Robby Riobe EHS football defensive backs coach Patriots 17 – Seahawks 10 “Although Seattle is a good team, I believe it will be a backand-forth game, (but in the end) I think the Pats will be the dominant team in the fourth quarter.” Carol Lyn Manuel EHS football running backs coach ly teach our students to read. This bill will give teachers the tools we need to be effective in the classroom so that ALL students have the opportunity to attain the literacy skills they deserve.” Dr. Sarah Fennelly, President of The Reading League Massachusetts: “Reading is more than a subject in school. It is a life skill every person needs to be a productive member of society. It is also a right, not a privilege. It is not a developmental milestone; it requires direct instruction by educators. We have research and evidence to show that there are best practices to teach children this important skill, and that there are practices that have been shown to be ineffective for a majority of students. This bill will ensure that Patriots 24 – Seahawks 21 “I think it will be a close, physical game, where either (quarterback Drake) Maye will find a way to win it or (quarterback Sam) Darnold (will find) a way to lose it.” Claudy St. Juste EHS football defensive line coach Patriots 19 – Seahawks 14 “Both teams are very good defensively, but I believe (Patriots cornerback Christian) Gonzalez will be able to lockdown (Seattle wide receiver Jason) Smith-Njigba. The Pats will also be able to pressure (quarterback Sam) Darnold, and get him to make some bad decisions with the ball to create some turnovers.” Duane Sigsbury EHS football defensive coordinator Patriots 21 – Seahawks 17 “I think it will be a pretty even game. Each team is talented on both sides of the ball. Drake Maye is better on his feet, but his counterpart Sam Darnold also had a phenomenal season, even though he’s still not respected enough. The weather conditions should be better, which should help the Patriots passing game. We should be in for a great game.” Malik Love EHS football wide receiver coach best practices are applied so all students are taught this important life skill. This is not just best for students, it is best for all of us as a society to create a generation of well read, critical thinkers who can make important decisions and become the future leaders we need.” Bithiah Carter, President and CEO of Give Black Alliance: “The right to read has always been a civil right, won through struggle, sacrifice, and lives lost. Our 21st century responsibility is to finish the work by protecting this right, because when every child can read, knowledge becomes liberation, and democracy survives. When our children look back on this moment, we want to be on the right side of history.”
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