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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 7, 2025 Page 15 Crimson Tide basketball teams wind down seasons with mixed results By Joe McConnell Boys need two more wins to clinch postseason berth I t’s coming down to the wire for the Everett High School boys basketball team (8-9) in its pursuit of a Division 1 state tournament berth. The Everett boys have three regular season games left, and for all intents and purposes they need to win two of them to make it to the postseason. Playoff teams need at least a .500 record to qualify. The Crimson Tide were at North High School in Worcester last night (Feb. 6) after press deadline. They will then begin the Dudley Davenport Classic, but not until 10 days later on Sunday, Feb. 16 against Walpole at Sharon High School, beginning at noon. Dedham will square off against the host team in the other opening round game at 1:30 p.m. The consolation and championship games will take place the next day on Feb. 17. In the team’s last two games, coach Gerard Boyce’s club first took care of host Malden, 7540 on Jan. 30. Two days and a EVENTS | FROM PAGE 8 ancient art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Shute Adult and Teens Manga and Graphic Novel Book Club: Wednesday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Join our monthly teen book group for ages 14 to 18 focused on graphic novels & manga! We will be discussing “Fruits Basket: Volume 1” by Natsuki Takaya. Enjoy refreshments from the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. No registration is needed! We meet every second Wednesday at 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted on our calendar. Limited copies are available for borrowing at our circulation desk. brand-new month later, the Tide lost to visiting Brookline, 73-64. This was the nightcap of a doubleheader between the two schools. The girls (2-13) dropped a 47-28 decision to their Brookline counterparts. These games were also the first-ever Senior Days that took place on the same day in the same venue for both Everett High hoop teams. Back to the boys team against Malden, it was a much needed victory for them, according to Boyce. Jayden Alsaindor scored a season-high 25 points to lead the attack against the Golden Tornadoes. “His energy and his defense were crucial for us,” said Boyce. “He also demonstrated exceptional skill from beyond the three-point line. “Overall, it was a great team effort, and I was proud of how everyone played,” added the second-year Everett coach. During the Brookline game, the Tide fought hard, but ultimately fell short by 11. Geordiell Luna Morales led all scorers with 26 points. “(Luna Morales) really showcased all of his offensive skills throughout this entire game,” said Boyce. Cristian Vasquez also turned Crafty Conversations: Valentine’s Day Wreath Edition: Shute Meeting Room, Tuesday, February 13, at 7 p.m. Join us for a fun and creative Valentine’s Day wreath-making event at the Shute! Craft your own beautiful, heart-themed wreath to celebrate the season of love. Suggested for ages 14 and up. Registration is required. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Drop-In Tech Help: Shute Circulation Desk, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Do you have questions about how to use your personal laptop, tablet or phone? Bring it to the library and stop by our Drop-In Tech Help to meet with a volin a fine effort with 14 points and three steals. Henrique Pinto and Alsaindor netted nine points apiece. “The one area that really hurt us in this game was our longrange scoring drought, especially in the first half against (Brookline’s) zone,” said Boyce. “Our defensive rotations and combinations were also off. Unfortunately, our energy was off during this time period, as well. These factors contributed to our struggles at both ends of the court.” On a positive note, Jevaun Berberena stood out with nine assists, which were crucial in creating scoring opportunities for the team, according to Boyce. “We have to learn from this experience, and work on our execution and energy levels in practice moving forward,” added the coach. After beating Chelsea, Tide girls drop three straight T he Everett High School girls basketball team (2-13) lost its last three games against the likes of Somerville (61-44, Jan. BASKETBALL | SEE PAGE 16 unteer for assistance. Resume Writing: Parlin Information Desk; do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session. By appointment only; to register, send an email to parlininfo@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2300. Computer Basics 101: Parlin Information Desk – not familiar with the computer? 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A tax return for the estate must be filed if in any calendar year the gross income of the estate is $600 or more. The tax form to be filed is Form 1041. A tax return for a Trust needs to be filed if the Trust has any “taxable” income or has “gross” income of $600 or more, regardless of how much of that $600 in income is “taxable” income. A Trust will also file a tax return using Form 1041. A Massachusetts estate tax return will have to be filed only if the gross estate of the decedent exceeds $2million. The Form M-706 is due 9 months from the date of death. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.

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