Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 Everett Girls’ summer softball teams win home games T By Tara Vocino he USA Softball Middle-Essex League in Everett opened their summer season, playing their first home games on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Glendale Park. The Everett Tide 14U Red is 3-0 so far in the Middle-Essex League. Head Coach Nicholas Olson described a few key plays that led to the win, 13-3, against the other Everett Tide 14U team on Monday night. “Kayleigh McMahon had four RBIs,” Olson said. “Sarah Tiberii made two great plays in left field.” Olson lauded Ashley Seward and Jayla Davila’s defensive skills, saying they were a brick wall at third base and shortstop. “Pitcher Sophia Clarke had seven strikeouts and Catcher Emilia Maria-Babcock did great behind Everett Tide 14U Red: Bottom row, pictured from left to right: Jordyn Sikora, Cayleigh McMahon, Sarah Tiberii, Jayla Davila, Emma Buckley and Daisey Perez. Top row, pictured from left to right: Asst. Coach JT Morello, Ashley Seward, Alexa Morello, Kassidy Rivera, Emilia Maria Babcock, Sophia Clarke, Maeve Hurley, Mikayla Marchant, Asst. Coach Michael O’Leary and Head Coach Nicholas Olson. the plate,” Olson said. “Maeve Hurley had five stolen bases.” They’re a great group of kids and play extremely well to15 gether, according to Olson. The Everett Tide 18U Blue team beat Wellesley 10-0 on Wednesday night. “Tonight Everett Tide 14U Red: Bottom row, pictured from left to right: Mia Allen, Gianna Masucci, Angelina Pappa, Mia Oliva and Rileigh Kenney. Top row, pictured from left to right: Asst. Coach Ron Pardi, Head Coach Sean Salvi, Alex Uga, Emma Salvi, Peyton Warren, Emily Green, Stephanie DeSouza, Asst. Coach Michael Masucci and Asst. Coach Vincent Oliva. we beat Wellesley 10-0 behind great pitching from Celeste Fuccillo, who struck out seven batters and only let up one hit,” Head Coach William Seward said. "The Tide also played great defense, led by Ashley Fitzgerald, who made a SPORTS | SEE PAGE 18
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