Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 21, 2022 Everett blitzes Medford to secure fifth win T Tide football humbles another opponent as it moves up the ladder in the power rankings By Joe McConnell he Everett Crimson Tide football team (5-1) did what they had to do last Thursday night against host Medford (1-5) to stay on a successful path with the playoffs coming up next month. Everett is currently ranked 12th in the latest Division 1 power rankings. Check out the Top 28 D-1 teams as of last weekend at the end of this story. But first things first, the Tide was able to roll over the Mustangs to the tune of 48-0, scoring 34 of those points in the first quarter alone. They then tacked on touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters to account for the final score. Tide quarterback Karmarri Ellerbe got it all started with a 38-yard run to the endzone. Adoni Santos successfully kicked the extra point through the uprights, and the rout was on. The special teams then got into the fun when Aidan Duclos blocked a punt and returned it seven yards for another six points. Jayden Prophete then took it to the house with a three-yard run to paydirt, followed by Chandler Timoleon’s conversion attempt on a running play, which resulted in two more points for Everett and a 21-0 lead. Jaiden Williams scampered 47-yards David DeSouza Defensive Back for the team’s fourth touchdown of the game. Damien Lackland closed out the first quarter uprising with a 47-yard jaunt. Santos once again connected on the extra point to complete a season-best frame, where they couldn’t do anything wrong. Matthew LaMonica was also credited with a block, this time in the third quarter, and alertly picked it up before running it into the endzone from 20-yards out. Jalen Jones completed the scoring in the final stanza on a seven-yard run to the Medford endzone. Naturally, Coach Rob DiLoreto had very few complaints after another satisfying triumph. “We are very happy that Karmarri Ellerbe Quarterback our team enjoyed a nice win against Medford,” he said. “Our team studied the film closely, while doing some extensive self-scouting. We are aware that we still need to make significant improvements in all three phases of the game this week at practice.” DiLoreto singled out the contributions of the team’s running game that resulted in another overwhelming victory, this time in the rain against Medford. “Our offense was led by a complete team ground attack,” the veteran coach said. “The rain and wind dictated the style of play. We knew we needed to run the ball on every play, and so we did. “I was also very proud of Jayden Prophete Running Back the way our team responded overall, and specifically [on special teams] Aidan Duclos, who blocked two punts, those were difference makers in this game.” But going forward, there’s still work to be done in all areas, according to the coach, and it starts Friday night (6 p.m.) against longtime rival Malden (3-3) at home. The Golden Tornadoes have been very competitive in recent years, and DiLoreto knows his team has to bring its A-game to secure win No. 6. “On defense, we need to rush the passer better and clean up our pass coverages, while on offense we need to block better in the run game and be more efficient in our passing game,” he said. “Our special teams also need to play faster and more confident.” And there’s no better time to improve than against a quality opponent like Malden. “The Everett / Malden football rivalry goes back well over 100 years, and we are aware of the tradition of this great rivalry,” said DiLoreto. “We know that Malden is a well coached team that is vastly improved from last year [as it continues to move in a positive direction]. We will definitely need to play our best on Friday night.” Here are the Division 1 power rankings with the playoffs just two weeks away: 1. Franklin 4-1 2. Springfield Central 5-1 3. Central Catholic 4-2 4. Xaverian Brothers 5-1 5. Andover 5-0 6. Taunton 4-2 7. St. John’s Prep 4-2 8. Attleboro 4-2 9. Methuen 4-2 10. Wachusett Regional 5-1 11. Brockton 5-1 12. Everett 5-1 13. Shrewsbury 3-3 14. Lynn Classical 4-1 15. Weymouth 3-3 16. Boston College High 1-5 17. Braintree 3-3 18. Haverhill 2-3 19. Lowell 1-5 20. St. John’s 1-5 USPS announces holiday mailing deadlines to service members abroad A Postage, labels and customs forms can also be printed online anytime using the Click-NShip feature. All mailing products can be found at the Postal Store. The Postal Service is expecttary and diplomatic addresses abroad, the Postal Service offers a discounted price of $20.95 on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box. The price includes a $1.50 discount per box for mail sent to Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office (APO/FPO/ DPO) destinations worldwide. Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes are available at no cost at Post Office locations and can also be ordered via usps.com. ing to process more than 10.1 million pounds of mail for APO/FPO/DPO destinations this holiday season. To ensure timely delivery by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that cards and packages be sent to military APO/ FPO/DPO addresses overseas no later than the mailing dates listed below. • Priority Mail Express Military Service* D e c . 16 • First-Class Mail Service Dec. 9 • Priority Mail Service Dec. 9 • Retail Ground Service Nov. 5 *Priority Mail Express Military Service is available to select military/diplomatic Post Offices. Check with your local Post Office to determine if this service is available to an APO/ FPO/DPO ZIP. Use the Military Care Kit to send presents and care packages The Postal Service has created a free Military Care Kit based on the items most frequently requested by military families. The kit contains: • Two Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Boxes • Four Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Boxes • Priority Mail tape • Priority Mail address labels • Six custom forms envelopes To order flat-rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo or a Military Care Kit, call 800-610-8734 or visit the online Postal Store. Addressing the package • Write the service member’s full name and rank. • Include the unit and APO/ FPO/DPO address with the 9-digit ZIP Code (if one is assigned). For example: Army/ Air Post Office (APO), PFC JANE DOE, PSC 3 BOX 4120, APO AE 09021 • Always include a return address. • Do not write the country name where the service member is stationed in the address. • Inside the box, on an index card, include the service member’s name and address as well as the sender’s name and address in case the shipping las the holidays are fast approaching, so are the mailing deadlines to send presents and merriment to friends and loved ones serving away from home. Be prepared and get your letters and packages in the mail in time to ensure their delight this festive season. To send packages to milibel gets damaged in transit. Guidelines for packing, addressing and shipping items to U.S. troops can also be found at https://www.usps.com/ ship/apo-fpo-dpo.htm?#regulations New pricing became effective on Oct. 2 The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved a temporary price adjustment for key package products for the 2022 peak holiday season which are applicable to APO/ FPO/DPO shipments. This temporary rate adjustment is like ones in past years that helped cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season. The temporary rates will go into effect at 12 a.m. Central time on Oct. 2 and remain in place until 12 a.m. Central time on Jan. 22, 2023.
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