THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 29, 2026 Page 7 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 6 tion and positive attitude helped shape this team, and they will truly be missed both on and off the court,” the coach said. “We are excited about who’s coming back after the (varsity) experience they had gained this year. We look forward to building on this year’s progress, while continuing to grow as a team next season.” Boys volleyball winds down season with hard-fought win over Chelsea T he boys volleyball team (515) defeated Chelsea in the penultimate match of the year, 3-1 on May 20. “This was a get even match after they beat us by the same score back on April 27 at our place,” said coach Mike Fineran. “We served well for most of last week’s match, missing only five in the three sets that we won.” Sophomore Danilo Teixeira Fernandes was a perfect 15-for15 in serves against the Red Devils that also included an ace and five kills. Freshman Miguel Rodovanski didn’t miss a serve in 24 attempts. He also had two aces and five kills. Junior Akush Gurung made 18 of 19 attempted serves, and was credited with two aces and two kills, as well. Senior Noel Lopez Ardon had a key run of six serves in a row to go along with two aces in the final set, which helped break a 1010 tie to secure the win. MATEWSKY | FROM PAGE 1 sachusetts politics spanning more than four decades. Here’s an overview of his political career: 1981: First elected to Everett’s Common Council under the city’s former bicameral government system. 1981–2007: Served for decades as a Ward 1 Common Councilor, becoming one of Everett’s longest-serving elected officials. 2007–2013: Served as an Everett Alderman-at-Large before the city switched to its current unicameral City Council structure. 2013–2015: Elected to the Massachusetts House of RepAccording to Fineran, senior Isaque Agostinho had his best match of the year with nine kills and a block. Senior Matheus Teixeira Fernandes led the team with 17 kills. In the season finale against host Lawrence on May 22, Gurung collected four kills with Agostinho right behind him with three. Teixeira Fernandes chipped in with six kills and two aces. Despite those highlights, the Tide boys were still shutout by the Lancers, 3-0. Girls lacrosse finishes season with much hope for future success T he girls lacrosse team (4-11) completed the regular season with a couple of close losses to Malden (10-9, May 14) and non-league Mystic Calley (7-4, May 20), but they did wipe out Revere on May 15, 13-4. The Malden game was hardfought, according to coach Nicola Jones. Amanda Verteiro led the offense with four goals, followed by Nicole Damaceno with two. Melissa Meireles, Isabela Bicalho and Isabella Aguirre Jimenez each scored once. “Although it was a difficult loss and a game that we felt we could have won, we still responded in the best possible way the very next day against the Patriots,” said Jones. “We played our strongest game yet, and it was on Senior Day.” Isabella Aguirre Jimenez and Amanda Verteiro helped lead the way with four and three goals, respectively. Damaceno chipped in resentatives for the 28th Middlesex District in a special election after the resignation of Stephen Stat Smith. He served one term before losing the 2014 Democratic primary to Joe McGonagle. 2015–2026: Returned to Everett city government as a Councillor-at-Large and remained a prominent figure on the City Council. 2021: Elected President of the Everett City Council. Matewsky was known as a longtime Ward 1 political figure and labor ally in Everett politics. Over the years, he was also involved in several public controversies during his time as state representative and city councillor. with two. Laura Alves Dos Santos, Jacky Ramos, Saline Duck and MariaJose Cardenas accounted for one apiece. “It was an incredible team effort on a special day, because we got to celebrate this win with our 13 seniors,” said Jones. Before this electrifying win, the team honored seniors Nicole Damaceno, Amanda Verteiro, Lindsey Cherichel-Paul, Isabela Bicalho, Briana Sequeira, Saline Duck, Fanny Lopez-Portillo, Isabella Aguirre Jimenez, Jackeline Ramos, Annia Blaise Raccie, Ildha Fevrier, Alexandra Schmidt and Bevena Milfort for their contributions to the program the last four years. “We are so proud of everything that they have brought to this program, and wish them nothing but success moving forward,” added Jones. But there was still one more game to be played against host Mystic Valley. Even though the Everett girls ended up losing to their worthy non-league opponents in a close contest, they were still able to turn in one of their strongest and most determined games of the year, according to Jones. “Going into this matchup already a player down and exhausted from a long season, they never once gave up,” added the coach. “They fought for every groundball, and supported one another at both ends of the field to truly leave everything they had out there.” Verteiro paced the offensive attack with two goals, while Aguirre Jimenez and Duck accounted for the other two. “While the scoreboard did not fall in our favor, the resilience, growth and teamwork this group Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 demonstrated throughout the season was something to be incredibly proud of,” said Jones. “They finished the season stronger, closer and better than how it started way back in early April, and that says more than any final score ever could. It was a great season filled with heart and unforgettable moments, and I’m so proud of every athlete on this roster for everything they gave to the program. We are already excited to see what next season brings for our returning players.”
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