THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 13, 2026 Page 15 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 14 have changed the team’s culture and other teams’ mindset about this program. I wish we could have gone further in the tournament, but I’m still so beyond proud by the way this team has played this year. It has taken a long five years, but assistant coach Bridget Cifuni and I have finally reached our goal.” Persuitte will forever be Tide Head Coach Rob DiLoreto reacts to a great play by his team. grateful that he was able to coach this particular team, because they constantly put in the work and didn’t get distracted. “The future of this program is brighter than ever, and as a coach I could not ask for anything more,” the coach added. “But I’d be remiss if I didn’t give credit to all of my former teams that I have coached since taking over this program. They all have meant a lot to the program’s success over the years one way or another. The 2026 team went to the tournament, but the sweat, tears and dedication of my previous teams laid the foundation for this team to get there.” Johanna Flores and Brianna Senior Armani Negron with the ball for Everett. The award-winning Crimson Tide Marching Band was on hand Friday night for round one of the playoffs. Santos led the team in scoring this fall with 10 goals apiece. Sofia Arana-Quintanilla was the assist leader with four. She also had six goals. Rivera recorded nine shutouts in net, which is incredible considering that this was her first year playing the sport. Roshon Belony takes off with the ball as a Central Catholic defender moves in. Everett’s Phillip Pimenta is wrapped up by a Central Catholic defender.
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