THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Page 5 FLORES | FROM PAGE 1 cess during his brief tenure as the Tide’s football boss. In a late September 2023 game, the Tide defeated non-league BC High, 35-34, and a few days later he was chosen the High School Football Coach of the Week by the New England Patriots. His team was 3-1 at the time, and, according to the Patriots press release, “Coach Flores is proving to be a remarkable addition to the Everett High School community, bringing with him a winning mentality and dedication that has earned him the recognition of the New England Patriots.” The Tide won the Greater Boston League (GBL) title in his fi rst year with a 6-0 record, and were 7-1 overall before the start of the Division 1 playoff s. But, because of the new power rankings system, they failed to make the playoff s. They fi nished up with a 9-2 record after beating non-league St. Mary’s of Lynn in last year’s Thanksgiving Day game, 56-28. Flores decided to go with a mostly non-league schedule against formidable opponents this fall in an attempt to comply with the new system. As a result, they played just three GBL games, and were 2-1 in them. However, they were only 1-4 in those non-league games els,” while adding, “(Flores) was told that we are going in a different direction next season before the Homecoming game (against non-league Taunton on Oct. 4. The Tide won that game, 35-15), and we’d be reposting the football coaching position. He was gracious about the decision.” But the school official did say that Flores will continue on as a Success Coach at the high school. Flores did not return texts when requested for comment. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. OUT AS COACH: Crimson Tide Football head coach Justin Flores, shown here during a game this season, has decided to end his coaching career at Everett High School. (Advocate fi le photo) before the playoffs, and still ended up on the outside looking in as the 19th seed in Division 1. The Top 16 in each division make the postseason. They just fi nished this season with a 4-6 record. On Monday, when the news broke on Flores’ dismissal, a school department source told the Everett Advocate that “it was not working on many levRON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM More Choices. More Savings. LOCK IT IN WHILE YOU CAN. YOU PICK. 12, 18 OR 24-MONTH CD. 4.25% Member FDIC | Member DIF APY* *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. There’s Every Bank, Then There’s Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com
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