Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 3, 2026 Malden Catholic names Reilly Christie as Director of Athletics M alden Catholic announced the appointment of Reilly Christie as its new athletic director, launching an exciting new era for one of Massachusetts’ premier high school athletic programs and its student-athletes. Christie will begin his role on July 13. Christie brings extensive experience in athletic leadership, program development and student-athlete mentorship to Malden Catholic. In this role, he will oversee all aspects of the Lancers’ athletic programs, support a competitive portfolio of teams and continue the school’s long-standing tradition of developing student excellence through learning and team sports. “I am honored to join Malden Catholic and the legendary Lancers, with its special community of student-athletes, coaches, and families,” said Christie. “I look forward to building on the school’s strong tradition of developing leadership and character in students through an excellent academic and athletic experience and am excited to help build and grow champions at Malden Catholic.” Christie most recently served as Director of Athletics at Salem High School. During his tenure, athletic participation increased from 22 percent to 47 percent. At the same time, he advanced inclusive programming through Salem’s Unifi ed Sports program, which earned Unified Champion School status, and the annual Salem Girls in Sports Day clinic. He is also the MIAA Football State Tournament Director and District 5 Wrestling Committee representative. During Reilly’s time at Salem, the Witches won their fi rst team state championship in 26 years and had 12 individual state champions. “Malden Catholic intentionally creates an excellent middle and high school experience through our rigorous academic and outstanding athletics programs, For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers 617-387-2200 at 6173872200 which, together, instill lessons in lifelong learning, leadership, and service in our students,” said Malden Catholic President John Thornburg. “MC athletics is entering a new era with Reilly Christie as our new athletics director and the recent coaching hires. We are making signifi cant and strategic investments in our athletics programs that will elevate our students’ experience in the classroom, on the court, and on the fi eld.” Christie’s appointment comes at a time of signifi - cant momentum for Malden Catholic Athletics. In recent months, the school has made several significant coaching hires that underscore its commitment to strengthening its programs. These additions reflect a strategic investment in Malden Catholic’s successful athletics programs across all sports to continue producing championship teams that compete at the highest levels of the Catholic Conference and MIAA Division I. PROJECT | FROM PAGE 12 desire to do better for himself and his family. The programs he has participated [in] while inside have given him a path to future success. I hope to have others in my department and community participate in future sessions.” “What a great experience for our offi cers to be a part of,” said Marlborough Police Chief David Giorgi. “The Frederick Douglass Project started by Marc Howard and implemented by Sheriff Koutoujian provides a unique opportunity for civilians to interact with inmates and our offi cers walked away with a new appreciation for the hard work that the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce is doing to help incarcerated persons prepare themselves for reintegration back into our communities. We were proud to participate at this event and look forward to sending more offi cers to attend future opportunities.” In addition to Chiefs Galvin and Giorgi, District AttorReilly Christie ney Marian Ryan and representatives of the Acton, Billerica, Boxborough and Marlborough Police Departments and Middlesex District Attorney’s Offi ce participated. They were joined by members of the Norfolk (Virgina) Sheriff ’s Offi ce, who were visiting as part of a national exchange. “We are grateful to Sheriff Koutoujian and the entire team at the Middlesex Jail for their partnership in bringing law enforcement professionals and incarcerated individuals together for honest and meaningful conversations,” said President Howard. “In our criminal legal system, people often encounter one another only in highly structured and adversarial circumstances, with little opportunity to engage as fellow human beings. Opportunities like this create space for deeper understanding, challenge assumptions, and remind all of us of our shared humanity. Those conversations can be transformative and can contribute to positive change both inside correctional facilities and throughout the broader community.” “I am incredibly grateful to our law enforcement colleagues who participated in this unique visit,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “We truly value their partnerships and the tremendous work they do to keep our communities safe. We hope that sessions like this not only serve to provide them a greater window into the eff orts we’re undertaking to prepare individuals for reentry, but also provide those in our care an appreciation for the humanity of these offi cers and their desire to improve the lives of all those they are sworn to protect.” Members of the public interested in learning about how they can participate in a future Frederick Douglass Project for Justice visit to the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction — or a facility near them — can visit www.douglassproject.org for more information.
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