THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, February 22, 2019 Page 9 Tide boys gets ready for the postseason after humbling loss to Central Catholic By Joe Mitchell T he Division 1 North state tournament seedings will be announced later today (Friday, Feb. 22), and coach Stanley Chamblain’s team will be waiting around to see if they begin the postseason at home next week. Finishing up the regular season at 14-6 overall would almost guarantee a home game, but in Division 1 there are at least six other clubs with pretty much the same record. It will all boil down to coin fl ips and head-to-head records to determine the tournament fates for teams like Everett. But if you had told coach Chamblain his young team would have only six regular season losses in early December, he’d have signed up for it in a heartbeat. Five of those six losses have occurred against ranked team, and two of them were in the past week against Tech Boston last Saturday, 66-55, and Central Catholic at home Wednesday night, 65-45. The Tide did beat Salem on Monday, 68-51. “We have made a lot of inexperienced plays against those (ranked) teams, but over time we will have a better understanding of the game to make better decisions,” said Chamblain. Senior captain Eric Thompson’s performance against Salem just might be a harbinger of good things to come in the immediate future that could mean an upset or two in March. Thompson, who has been battling nagging leg injuries all year long, scored a career-high 27 points to lead his teammates past the Witches. “[Thompson] has been trying to get back into a groove the last couple of weeks, and he’s showing right now that he’s becoming a threat, which we need going into the state tournament,” said Chamblain. Freshman Omar Monexant was Everett’s second leading scorer against Salem with 12 points. Sophomore Omar Quilter was close behind with 11. In the team’s last regular season home game, the Tide actually played well during the fi rst half, trailing Central Catholic 26-15 at halftime. “We missed a lot of layups and free throws, and just didn’t make baskets that we usually make,” said Chamblain. “Central Catholic knocked us out of the state tournament two years ago with most of the same players, and in the second half of this game they showed why they are the No. 2 team in the state.” A 20-point loss in front of the home fans was admittedly defl ating for this young group, but Chamblain told them to keep their heads held high, because this was only a regular season game, which gives Councillor DiPierro receives diploma from Suffolk University W ard 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro recently completed the undergraduate studies program at Suff olk University’s College of Arts & Sciences. Anthony received a bachelor’s degree in American Government, with a concentration in American Politics. He was fi rst elected to the City Council in November of 2015 and is currently serving a second term representing the people of Ward 3. He served as President of the City Council in 2017 and is currently the chairman of the Council’s committee on Government Operations, Public Safety & Public Service. He is also a member of the Legislative Aff airs Committee, School Finance Review Commission and the Devens School Board of Directors. Outside of government, DiPierro has been employed by Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home for the past six years and is a licensed Funeral Home Assistant. them an opportunity to play another, and that will be occurring next week in the fi rstround of the state tournaANGELO’S "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.239 Mid Unleaded $2.639 Super $2.699 Diesel Fuel $2.839 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.699 FULL SERVE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS ment, something they have earned after a season of experiencing many more wins than losses. SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 781-289-6466 AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Are You Cold Weather Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Qts. of Oil (Most vehicles) Includes FREE 29 Point Inspection & Safety Check! Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 CHEROLET IMPALA LT Six Cylinder, Automatic, Most Power Options, One Owner, Clean Title, Just Serviced, only 65K Miles PRICED TO SELL! CONVERTIBLE!, Leather, Loaded, Heated Seats, Clean Title, Just Serviced, 120K Miles, Mellow Yellow A MODERN CLASSIC 781-321-8841 $5,500 $3,995 Easy Financing Available! 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! Prices subject to change FLEET
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