Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 14, 2020 Lady Tide Basketball sinks Somerville, now 15-2 By Greg Phipps W ith just two hiccups to their season thus far, the Everett Crimson Tide girls seem to be heading into the playoff s on a powerful note. But a rematch at home against Arlington Catholic on Wednesday and subsequent games at North Reading and Saugus will give a better indication of where the Lady Tide stands entering the playoff s. “The next few games are going to be our toughest [in a while],” Everett head coach Tammy Turner said before Monday’s Senior Night tilt against Somerville. “We want to redeem ourselves against Arlington Catholic. We didn’t play very well against them the fi rst time [an overtime loss]. North Reading is tough and Saugus has only lost a few games and has been on a tear.” Turner added that the final regular-season matchups should provide needed preparation for the postseason tournament. “These last few games Senior guard Maddy Duraes goes up for a shot in Monday’s home tilt against Somerville. will be a challenge and a good test for us going into the playoff s. We want to try and fi nish strong,” she said. Everett avoided looking past Somerville in Monday’s contest by coming away with a competitive and high-scoring 72-64 win on Senior Night to improve (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) Senior center Candace Cardinale dribbles up court after taking possession of a loose ball against Somerville. to 15-2 on the season. Senior players honored were captains Candace Cardinale and Maddy Duraes, as well as Veronica Bento, Saunti Burton, Gianna Martin and Stephanie Sauvita. Monday’s victory made it six wins in a row for the Lady Tide, who were coming off recent triumphs over Senior guard Veronica Bento chases down a loose ball in Monday'’ game against Somerville. Salem last Wednesday and Chelsea last Friday. In the Chelsea win, the team’s 63-point total was pretty balanced, as only one player, Maya Kirnon, reached double digits with 12 points. Ten other players made the scoring sheet, led by Duraes with nine points, Martin with seven, and Ashley Fitzgerald, Andrea Manley and Cardinale with six each. Against Salem, Kirnon was again the lone player to go above single digits with 11 points. Martin contributed nine points, Cardinale eight, and Sara Thompson and Bento added seven each. Senior Saunti Burton and family during Senior Night Senior Stephanie Sauvita and family Senior Veronica Bento and family Senior Maddy Duraes and family Senior Candace Cardinale and family Senior Social planned for Feb. 19 P lease join the Mayor’s Council on Aging (COA) for the monthly Senior Social on Wednesday, February 19, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the Connolly Center, which is located at 90 Chelsea St. This month the COA has chosen a catered meal: garden salad, pasta, Chicken Noelle, roasted potatoes, broccoli, dessert and coffee, you will once again enjoy the song stylings of the incomparable Ray Cavicchio. Tickets are available for purchase on Monday, February 3 in the Council on Aging Office. For more information please don’t hesitate to call 617.394.2323. Senior Gianna Martin and family P City looking for poll workers On the day of the election, you must oll workers must be • A registered voter in Massachusetts • Willing and able to go to any precinct given to you • Assure that the election laws of the state are followed • Have the ability to sit for long hours • Bilingual encouraged report to the polling place by 6:30 a.m. and remain until after the polling place closes at 8:00 p.m. The current pay starts at $160 per day. If you are interested, please contact the Election Commission offi ce at 617394-2296 or stop by Room 10 at Everett City Hall for an application.
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