Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 5, 2024 ANGELINA COLON: Malden High Girls Basketball senior back for second season as a Team Captain Four-year varsity standout ready to lead Tornados back to the State Tournament By Aundrea Orozco MHS Blue and Gold ith the start of the Malden High School Girls Basketball season upon us, a crucial person to recognize is senior guard Angelina “Angie” Colon. Beyond her skill on the court, she plays a signifi cant role in her team’s success due to her role as team captain. Angie Colon is extremely respected for her exceptional skills and relentless work ethic; she not only raises the bar for performance but also inspires her teammates. With ambitious goals for the team’s success, Colon’s unwavering commitment serves as a driving force behind the collective pursuit of excellence. Colon began playing basketball in her freshman year at Malden High School. From that point on, she was dedicated to working with the team, before becoming team captain in her junior year. When it came to choosing who to have as captain, Malden High Head Coach Scott Marino said, “I look for leadership qualities, meaning, are they respectful to other kids and respected by their peers and can they handle the pressure of being a captain?” One of Colon’s notable leadership qualities is being able to maintain a good environment through her communication skills, especially during confl icts. As team captain, Colon’s teammates said, she tries to ensure a clear and open dialogue with all her teammates. She tries to W Angie Colon (11) drove to the basket in a recent home game versus Lynn Classical. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) make sure there’s also an atmosphere where everyone feels heard and understood. In moments of struggle and when players feel “off ” in their performance, Colon goes beyond addressing conflicts, her teammates said. “She gives us hope and gives us helpful affi rmations to keep going and making sure we do better,” said sophomore Olivia Rodrigues. Rodrigues said Colon’s supportive approach fosters a positive atmosphere where teammates feel motivated to overcome obstacles, contributing not Team Captain and senior guard Angie Colon (11) fi red up her teammates on the sideline in a recent game versus Lynn Classical. only to individual growth but also strengthening the overall team dynamic. Even being under pressure, Colon remains dedicated to her commitment to the team’s success. Despite the challenges, she continues to set ambitious goals. ~ Malden High School Sports Schedule ~ Week of January 5–12, 2024 Friday, January 5 4:00 p.m. – Coed Varsity Swimming at Melrose, Fitzpatrick Pool at Malden High Saturday, January 6 No Events Scheduled Sunday, January 7 No Events Scheduled Monday, January 8 4:00 p.m. – Middle School Girls Basketball vs. Everett, Beebe School, Malden 5:00 p.m. – Middle School ryway School, Malden 4:00 p.m. – Varsity Co-ed Swimming at Somerville, Kennedy School 4:30 p.m. – JV Boys Basketball vs. Lynn English High, Finn Gym, MHS 5:30 p.m. – JV Girls Basketball Boys Basketball vs. Everett, Beebe School, Malden Tuesday, January 9 4:00 p.m. – Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Lynn English, Ferat Lynn English 6:00 p.m. – Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Lynn English, Finn Gym, Malden 7:00 p.m. – Varsity Girls Basketball at Lynn English Wednesday, January 10 4:00 p.m. – Freshman Girls Basketball vs. Everett, Beebe School, Malden 5:30 p.m. – Middle School Girls Basketball at Somerville High School 6:00 p.m. – Varsity Boys & Girls Indoor Track at Lynn Classical, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston Thursday, January 11 4:00 p.m. – Freshman Girls Basketball vs. Masconomet, Beebe School, Malden 4:00 p.m. – Varsity Coed Swimming vs. Lynn Classical, Fitzpatrick Pool, Malden High 4:00 p.m. – Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Everett, Ferryway School, Malden 4:30 p.m. – JV Boys Basketball vs. Everett, Finn Gym, Malden 4:30 p.m. – JV Girls Basketball at Everett High 6:00 p.m. – Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Everett, Finn Gym, Malden 6:00 p.m. – Varsity Girls Basketball at Everett High Friday, January 12 No Events Scheduled Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma “I really believe that we can win the GBL title this year,” said Colon. Her vision extends beyond merely succeeding; she said she envisions this season as the team’s best yet, instilling motivation that inspires each member to strive for excellence on the court.
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