Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 26, 2023 SOFTBALL | FROM PAGE 21 nings before the Tide broke through with a run in the third. Emma Longmore started the threat off with a single up the middle. Emilia Maria-Babcock followed with another base hit to right. Skane maintained the trend with another single, but Babcock was out on a force play at second. With runners now on first and third, Skane stole second, which set the stage for Ashley Seward, who doubled home Longmore to account for the run. A long fly ball to center denied the visitors from extending the lead. The Mustangs, still trailing by one, rallied to score three times in the sixth. The winning hit was on a two-out double. “That [sixth] inning hurt us,” said coach Stacy Schiavo. “We made an unbelievable play at the plate, only to fall apart with errors after that.” “We had so many opportunities before this inning to score more runs, but could not get the hits we needed. When we did make contact, many of our hits were right at the Medford players,” added Schiavo. The Everett girls tried to at least tie up the game in the seventh. Skane reached on an error after two outs, and Seward kept it going with a base hit. However, Medford was able to record the final out to strand both runners on base. “We needed this win to take the GBL title all by ourselves,” said Schiavo. “Right now, we are tied with Lynn Classical. We both have two losses.” “This loss hurts more than the first time we lost to them,” added Schiavo. “I know we are a better team than the way we played [against Medford]. Revere and Somerville beat Medford, and we beat both of those teams. We just can’t leave runners on base the way we did against the Mustangs. Skane pitched a great game, and our defense was amazing up until that sixth inning. We have two [regular season] games left, and we need to focus on them to prepare for the playoffs.” Tide shuts down Minuteman to get back on track Skane pitched all seven innings to earn the shutout – her seventh this spring – after giving up three scattered hits and one walk. She whiffed seven along the way. The Tide scored twice in the first. With two outs, Skane reached first on an error and went to second on the overthrow. Kayley Rossi then singled to the outfield before Seward reached first on another error, which scored Skane. Rossi then scored on a hit by Gianna Masucci. The Everett girls scored two more in the third inning. With one out, Skane reached first on an error in the outfield. Rossi then singled up the middle, putting two on. Both runners advanced on a fielder’s choice before Masucci singled them home. The Tide added to their lead in the sixth with a couple more runs. With one out, Bryanna Mason doubled in Masucci, who reached on an error. Longmore then singled in Mason to give their teammates a 6-0 lead. Everett tacked on its final run in the seventh. Babcock singled to begin the offensive opportunity, followed by another single from Skane. Babcock eventually scored that run on an error. “When Minuteman had runners on, our defense stepped up its game to backup Skane’s pitching,” said Schiavo. “Rossi always does a great job behind the plate, but she made sure in this game that she stopped everything to prevent any wild pitches that would have advanced the Minuteman runners.” “Last Friday, we were waiting to hear the news on the Medford / Classical game,” added Schiavo. “Last year, we shared the GBL title with Classical, and we were now tied for first with them again. But this time, Medford beat [Classical] to give us the title all by ourselves…I’m so proud of these girls, and how much they have accomplished throughout the season. There are always two or three standouts on any team, but I truly believe this team is made up of 14 players that play well together, and when you have teammates that can play well together, then you win a lot games.” Skane, Rossi chosen Agganis all-stars Both Skane and Rossi were recently selected to play in the Agganis softball game in Lynn next month. The annual classic will take place on Sunday, June 26, starting at 1 p.m. O f Everett. May 9, 1957May 19, 2023. Born and raised in Everett, MA.Passed peacefully after a short batOBITUARIES Florence Ricci ~ IN MEMORIUM ~ In Loving Memory Of Margaret “Nana” Riley April 30, 1941 - May 27, 2016 7th Anniversay O f Everett passed away on May 16th at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Silvio Ricci for 66 years. Loving mother of Lidia and her husband Stephen Rocco & John Ricci and his wife Diane. Adored grandmother of Alyssa Rocco and her fiancé Nick Cormier, David Rocco and his wife Meredith, Phillip Ricci and his wife Lena, Cassandra Rocco and her fiancé Jeff St. Gelais, Brianna Dion and her husband Chris, and John Rocco and his wife Kim. Cherished great-grandmother of Parker, Max, Owen, and Rumi. Florence was a beloved sister of the late Lydia Macone, and sister-in-law of the late Dan Macone, Frank Manzi, Irene and Angelo Ricci. She is survived by her endeared sisterin-law, Lidia Manzi. Florence is also survived by several generations of loving nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed. Funeral was from the Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home, Everett on Friday, May 19th followed by aMass at St. Lazarus Center for Healing Shrine, 47 Butler Ave., Wakefield. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army: salvationarmyusa.org. Gerard Theodore “Teddy” Tholen IN OUR HEARTS We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And days before that too We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our HEARTS. We love and miss you so much! George, Peggy, Kaitlin, Michael, Jeanne and Michael, Jr. tle with lung cancer on Friday, May 19, 2023. He had just celebrated his 66th birthday. Teddy was a carpet installer for 40 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Caring son of the late John H. and Theresa H. (White) Tholen of Everett. Loyal life partner to Kim M. Portalla of Revere. Doting father Tanya M. Michaud and her husband Michael of Methuen of Methuen and loving papa to Samantha R. and Michaela J. Supportive brother to John Tholen of Malden, Terri Tholen of Wakefield, Steven Tholen of Everett and the late Michael Tholen and Elaine Pace.Proud uncle to multiple nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In lieu of funeral services, a celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 23rd from 124pm at the American Legion in Woburn, 194 Lexington St. Family and friends are invited to attend to remember and honor the life of this wonderful man. Peter F. Escott O f Everett entered into eternal rest unexpectedly, Friday, May 19, 2023 at home. He was 43 years old. Born in Malden, Peter lived in Everett for most of his life. He worked as a financial advisor in the banking industry for many years.Beloved son OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 23
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