THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 13 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE NOTEBOOK: Everett High boys’ basketball forfeits fi nal two games due to ‘overscheduling’ By Steve Freker D ue to an issue where they scheduled 22 games, which is two games over the maximum number of 20 allowed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), the MIAA this week ruled that the Everett High boys’ basketball team will fi nish the regular season 18-4 after its fi nal two games, instead of 19-3. As an exclusion school, Everett is not eligible to play more than 20 games under the new statewide format, according to the MIAA. By MIAA rules, any games scheduled beyond the 20game maximum are ruled forfeits, with a score of 10-0 to credit the winning team with the minimum margin of victory required to boost its power rating. That means that a win over Newton North and a loss to top-ranked BC High at the recent IAABO Board 27/Comcast Classic, were both ruled forfeits by the MIAA. Everett defeated Newton North, 82-68, in the Comcast Classic semifi nals Sunday at Woburn High, then lost, 7864, to top-ranked BC High on Monday. Both games are now ruled as 10-0 losses. Representatives of the Everett team or athletic department were not able to be reached for comment before press time. Pairings determined by the new statewide tournament Power Ratings system were expected to be released either late this afternoon or Saturday morning. With the new adjustment, Everett is now rated #14 in Division 1 Boys Power Rankings at 18-4. That means the Crimson Tide would still most likely be able to host a fi rst round home game, but would then be facing off against a higher seed than anticipated, should they prevail with a win in the fi rst round. ******* Malden High girls basketball makes State Tourney with win over Lowell Head coach Scott Marino’s Malden High girls’ basketball team qualifi ed for the postseason MIAA Division 1 State Girls Basketball Tournament with a The Malden High School girls’ basketball and Head Coach Scott Marino, third from right, are headed to the MIAA State Tournament for the fi rst time since the early 2000s, Above, they are shown right after their tourney-clinching win over Lowell Wednesday, at home. (Advocate Photo/Steve Freker) ters, 36-35. Malden played solid defense and turned the ball over just three times in the fourth quarter to put it away. Pairings will be announced either today or Saturday, Coach Marino said. “We know we will be on the road, but we intend on being ready to compete.” This is the fi rst time Malden High girls’ basketball had qualifi ed for postseason play since the early 2000s. dramatic, 56-54 win over visiting Lowell High on the very last game of the regular season Wednesday afternoon. Senior Nevaeh Cherilus led the way for Malden with 16 points and 12 rebounds, as the Golden Tornado squad evened off its season record at 10-10 with the win. “It was either win (over Lowell) or collect the uniforms,” said Coach Marino, who himself played on the 1989 Matignon High School State Championship team. “Our girls put in a solid eff ort and took the win to keep our season alive.” Marino said that while it was great to get into the postseason, “We as a coaching staff are stressing that we are not in the ‘we are just happy to be here’ mode. If we are in this tournament, our goal is to keep winning.” On Wednesday, Malden was about as even as even gets with Lowell most of the way, tied after the fi rst quarter, 1414, tied at the half, 24-24 and up a point after three quar
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