THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 17, 2023 Page 11 Three Crimson Tide football players sign on with New England college teams Spotlight shines on Everett’s Ward, Raymond, Pereira, while firming up their futures By Joe McConnell I t’s the time of year where anxiety is replaced by relief for high school senior athletes throughout the country. They are asked to make that first critical decision in their lives to ascertain plans beyond graduation day in June. It all comes down to making that right college choice after years of working so hard to impress coaches and scouts on the next level. Last week, three Everett High School football players declared their college choice in front of Athletic Director Tammy Turner, Head Coach Robert DiLoreto and proud family members. Wide receiver Giacobbe Ward and offensive linemen Nick Raymond and Marcos Pereira were on center stage and in the spotlight after years of hard work that got them to this point. Ward and Raymond will remain teammates after deciding to suit up for the Bentley University Falcons in the fall, while Pereira is heading to Maine to play for the Colby College Mules in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Afterwards, DiLoreto talked about these players and how their talents will translate into college football. “Giacobbe [Ward] is an extremely talented, hardworking young man. He possesses outstanding hands and always finds ways to get open on pass routes. We are excited to see Giacobbe land at Bentley,” said the veteran Everett head coach. And now, here’s his take on the guy who will continue to block for Ward in college. “Nick [Raymond] will make an immediate impact on the offensive line at Bentley,” DiLoreto said. “Nick was a three-year starter for us in Everett, which is an accomplishment in itself. He has tremendous footwork, and he is a very aggressive blocker.” DiLoreto was thrilled by Pereira’s college choice that will not only benefit him on the gridiron, but in the classroom, as well. “We are so proud that Marcos will be pursuing his education and football career at the prestigious Colby College,” he said. “Marcos was our quarterback protector this year at left tackle, and he did it with pride, passion and enthusiasm. He definitely has a very bright future ahead of him.” EHS Crimson Tide Football players, seated from left to right: Marcos Pereira (Colby College), Giacobbe Ward (Bentley University) and Nicholas Raymond (Bentley University) are shown during last week’s college signing at Everett High School. Pictured standing, from left to right: Everett Ward 4 School Committee member Mike Mangan, EHS Football Head Coach Rob DiLoreto and Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani. Members of the EHS Crimson Tide football team gathered to celebrate the college signings of their teammates Marcos Pereira, Giacobbe Ward and Nicholas Raymond at EHS last week. Crimson Tide Sports Weekly Recap As Everett boys basketball gets ready for the postseason, hockey shoots for one more win to secure berth By Joe McConnell A fter officially qualifying for the Division 1 state tournament last week in a 57-39 win over Somerville, the Everett High School boys basketball team (10-5 in the Greater Boston League, 10-8 overall) dropped its next two games to non-league and ancient rival Cambridge at home, 59-45, before falling to Revere on Senior Night, 56-49. As of Feb. 14, Coach Stanley Chamblain’s team is the 49th seed in Division 1. Lynn English, the Greater Boston League’s top team at 17-0, is the 13th best team in the division. Malden (10-8) is right behind the Tide as the 50th best team.Lawrence (18-1), Catholic Memorial (16-2), Central Catholic (13-4), Franklin (151), Needham (15-1), Newton North (15-4), North High (16-2), North Andover (11-7), Beverly (13-5) and Xaverian Brothers (9-8) are the Top 10 Division 1 clubs. Boys hockey needs one more win to clinch berth The Everett boys co-op hockey team (4-5 in the Greater Boston League, 9-9 overall) needs just one more wins in their final three regular season games to secure a Division 3 state tournament berth. After losing to non-league Bedford in back-to-back games last week by scores of 4-1 and 5-1, REEM defeated St. Joseph’s Prep Wednesday night, 10-2. They will now take on non-league Taunton in a rematch Friday night (Feb. 17) at home in Everett on Senior Night, starting at 6 p.m., after losing to their South Shore counterparts last month, 6-2. League rival Somerville then comes to Everett for a 6 p.m. Monday night, before nonleague Northeast Voke closes out the regular season the next night at the same time. As of Feb. 14, the Tide is now the 40th ranked team in Division 3. Scituate (14-4-2) and Lynnfield (15-0-1) are the top two teams in the division with undefeated records.
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