Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 9, 2026 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 12 is our free kick specialist, who knows how to place the ball perfectly (at all times).” The veteran Everett coach is “incredibly proud” of this team, who added that they “are showing what (playing like a team) is all about, and they showcased (that concept) in the second half against Revere. Being able to watch it come together is such a great reward for a coach.” The game against Waltham was “very intense,” said Persuitte. “We came out so flat in the first half. Waltham scored first goal on a corner kick, and it was debatable whether or not they pushed our goalie into the net. But In the second half, we came out firing again on all cylinders. We scored the game-tying goal with about five minutes left on the clock. It was beautifully set up by Flores, who slotted the ball through Waltham’s center back to Norma Chaves, who was there to push it past the goalie. It was a beautiful sight to see that ball roll across the goal line.” There were notable standouts in this game, according to Persuitte, including goalie Julianna Rivera. “She played lights-out in net, and was full of confidence from the start,” said the coach. Persuitte also mentioned that Sofia Arana-Quintanilla played well on the defensive line, and Kayla Andrade stepped it up in the second half, forcing many turnovers in the midfield. He then said that Santos was all over the opposition “by bodying them off the ball,” and Sandoval was “her usual (excellent) self on the wing.” Overall, Persuitte thought that this game was “a morale booster, because Waltham is a good, solid team that’s very tall. They know how to move the ball around. Walking away with a tie really shows that my girls can go toe to toe with anybody. I’m beyond proud of them.” After the game against Malden, the Tide faced Lynn Classical on Oct. 6 after press deadline. They will then welcome Lynn English to 7-Acres later today (Friday, Oct. 9) at 4:15 p.m. They have two games next week against Somerville (Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7-Acres, 7 p.m.) and Malden (Thursday, Oct. 15, at Malden’s MacDonald Stadium, 7 p.m.). A Boys soccer shuts down Lynn English losing two in a fter row, the Everett High School boys soccer team (3-5) bounced back nicely to shutout Lynn English at home, 4-0 on Oct. 1. “We had a good game moving the ball around, while also (utilizing practically the entire roster),” said coach Rodney Landaverde. Jorge Ayala scored one of the goals assisted by Saymon Coelho. Coelho came through with a goal of his own on a solo effort. Jorge Ayala produced the third goal that was set up by Samuel Rengifo. Daniel Henriquez closed out the offense in this game with a penalty kick goal. Goalie Benjamin Lopez Palacios did his part to help record the shutout. Landaverde singled out midfielder Mateus Callahan Bueno for his contributions to this shutout win after playing all 80 minutes. “(Callahan Bueno) dominated the action, while creating passes and opening up spaces for his teammates,” the coach said. Luca Cruz, Sebastien Styl, Raynery Jean Charles and Caleb De Souza each turned in significant playing time that helped solidify the team’s overall defensive effort. The Everett boys had a few days off to get ready for host Lynn Classical on Oct. 7 after press deadline. They will then stay on the road to Marblehead to take on the nonleague Magicians at Piper Field Friday night, Oct. 9, starting at 7:30 p.m. Coming up next week, the Tide is scheduled to play three games against the likes of Somerville (Oct. 13, at Somerville’s Dilboy Stadium, 4:15 p.m.), Malden (Oct. 15, at Everett’s Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.) and Somerville again (Oct. 16, at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 4:15 p.m.). RAPIDS | FROM PAGE 14 More than just baseball F or the Mystic River Rapids, the wins are important, but they are only part of the bigger picture. Travel baseball introduces young athletes to new ballparks, new opponents, different styles of play and situations they may not encounter during a traditional Little League season. It also teaches lessons that go beyond the field. How do you respond after an error? How do you handle striking out? How do you stay focused when you’re sitting on the bench? How do you support a teammate who is struggling? How do you celebrate a teammate’s success even when you’re not the one making the play? Those are the experiences that help turn young baseball players into better teammates — BATTLED | FROM PAGE 19 2005 finish. The late Ross, who passed away at age 49 in 2006, was honored posthumously at homecoming in 2014 in Everett. “Two Thanksgiving Games” T he late former Malden Head Coach Paul Finn, the longest serving football coach in Malden sports history, went 14-111 against Everett in a 26-year career that spanned 1973-1998. Coach Finn was the only Malden coach who led the Tornados for over five years to have a winning record against Everett. Having also played against Everett wearing the Blue and Gold of Malden in the mid-1960s, Coach Finn always cherished the annual Malden-Everett game. He would tell his players every year during “Malden-Everett Week,” “Malden High football is lucky. We get to play two Thanksgiving games, the second one is against Medford on Thanksgiving morning, but the first one’s against Everett… the Medford game’s for the fans… but the Everett game’s for the players.” Everett High is led by a mix of experience and youth this year. The offense is led by freshman quarterback Michael Walsh and running backs Tyler Freni and Steve Thomas. Jamauri Dulin and Jeremiah Johnson are a pair of sure-handed receivers. Malden is battling at 2-2 overall and has been slowed by nagBreno Giacomini, a 2005 Malden High grad, helped the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl Championship on February 2, 2014. (Courtesy Photo) ging player injuries this season. The Golden Tornados are led by senior quarterbacks James Powers and Josh Dionne and junior running back Jayden McGuffie, who will go down in Greater Boston League history as one of the GBL’s greatest ever, already having surpassed the 4,000-yard career rushing yards plateau, to go along with 43 touchdowns and 26 two-point conversions. Sam Aliberte Award presentation to Malden’s best defensive player O nce a part of the game’s history was the Annual Sam Aliberte Award — presented to Malden’s best defensive player in the annual Malden-Everett game since 1967 in honor of the late Sam Aliberte, a 1966 Malden High graduate who played in the 1965 Malden-Everett game and passed away the following year. In 1967, Dave Gordon was the first winner. Matt Geer was the Sam Aliberte Award winner in 2016, the last time it was presented. The Golden Tornado Club, the booster club for Malden High athletics, is discussing sponsoring the annual award and presenting it to Malden’s best defensive player. Bring on Game #135 in 2027! and, eventually, better leaders. For the Rapids, those lessons are being learned one inning, one practice and one road trip at a time. And there is something particularly fitting about a team named after the Mystic River making its home in Everett. The Mystic River Rapids are taking the baseball foundation built through Everett Little League and carrying it into a new chapter — one that reaches beyond the city limits and into ballparks throughout New England. For the players, coaches and families involved, this is about more than starting a new travel team. It’s about building something that can grow. It’s about giving local kids another place to compete. It’s about representing Everett wherever the road takes them. And, of course, it’s about baseball. The Rapids return home Saturday T he Mystic River Rapids will be back at Sacramone Park this Saturday for another home doubleheader. Game One: 12:00 p.m.; Game Two: 2:00 p.m. After the energy and excitement surrounding the team’s first home games, another big crowd is expected as the Rapids look to continue their hot start to the season. So come down to Sacramone Park, bring the family, grab a spot along the fence and watch the newest wave of Everett baseball make its way across New England. The season is young. The Rapids are just getting started. Be on the lookout for info on Mystic River Rapids Winter clinics! Play Hard. Hit Hard. Be Rapid.
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