THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 7, 2022 Page 13 Babe Ruth Coaches Honored I Mayor Gary Christenson recently attended the Annual Babe Ruth Baseball League Banquet and along with the incomparable Robert Rotondi congratulated several League coaches who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to mentoring Malden’s youth. Deano Summers has coached for more than 30 years while Andrew Scarano and Paul Maccioli each have dedicated more than 20 years. The mayor presented each of them with a citation in honor of their years of dedication to the League. Shown, from left to right, are Mayor Gary Christenson, Coach Andrew Scarano, Coach Paul Maccioli, Coach Deano Summers and Robert Rotondi. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) GBL temporarily halts play due to COVID spike By Greg Phipps t appears COVID-19 has reared its ugly head once more, as the recent surge in infections statewide prompted Greater Boston League (GBL) officials to put a temporary hold on all competition as of Monday, Jan. 3.The suspension of competition and practices is, for now; set to be in place until Saturday, Jan. 8, when practices can resume. All eight member schools in the GBL, of which Revere, Malden and Everett are included, are subject to the suspension. Barring an extension of the timeframe, competitions are set to resume on Tuesday the 11th. In a statement released Monday, the league expressed its hope that the halt will only be temporary. "It is the hope of league officials that this stoppage will allow our member schools to focus on policies and procedures for all student-athletes and coaches, to ensure that we can continue to provide the safest possible environment for competitors," the statement read. "Each district will create their own policy specific to spectators at competitions. The visiting team will adhere to the host team's spectator policy." Everett’s Clerveaux named MVP on 2021 GBL Football All-Star Team Tide’s DiLoreto is ‘Coach of Year’; 8 Everett players, 5 from Revere & 2 from Malden selected as GBL All-Stars By Steve Freker T hey rolled through the Greater Boston League (GBL) portion of their 2021 schedule like “Grave Digger” in the Monster Jam Truck Series. It was not pretty as Everett High football demolished its GBL competition for six straight weeks, with every game but one decided before the halftime break and the sixth one over just two possessions into the third quarter. Everett and second-year Head Coach Rob DiLoreto captured its 26th GBL crown in the past 30 seasons and outscored its six league opponents, 244-17. After such a season-long onslaught, it is not surprising that league honors were heaped high on the Crimson Tide at season’s end. Record-setting senior running back J.C. Clerveaux, who finished second in the state in scoring among all Division 1 players, was named the 2021 Greater Boston League Most Valuable Player. Clerveaux scored 16 touchdowns and three twopoint conversions to finish with 102 total points. He finished second to Andover High’s Lincoln Beal, who led the state in both touchdowns (25) and points Everett High football Head Coach Rob DiLoreto is GBL 2021 “Coach of the Year.” (158) scored. Clerveaux also rushed for over 1,500 for the season, averaging nearly 10.0 yards every time he carried the ball. The man who called the plays Everett High senior JC Clerveaux (4) has been named Greater Boston League (GBL) Most Valuable Player for the 2021 season. (Courtesy Photos) where Clerveaux frequently went to “The House,” Coach DiLoreto, also received high honors from the GBL, as he was named “Coach of the Year.” Coach DiLoreto guided the Crimson Tide to a 9-1 record overall. They went undefeated at 6-0 in the league. Everett’s only blemish was a close loss to Methuen in round one of the postseason playoffs. Over the course of his first two seasons at the helm, the first coming this past spring in the Fall 2 makeup season, DiLoreto is 12-1 overall leading Everett’s football fortunes. Justin Desimone Malden HS GBL All-Star Joining their teammate and coach on the GBL All-Star Team for 2021 are a slew of other senior standouts. Also named to the All-Star Team from Everett High were Jayden Biggi, Syeed Gibbs, Cam Mohammed, Jaylen Murphy, Marcus Scott, Moses Seide and Ismael Zamor. Revere High Patriots Football was also well-represented on this year’s GBL All-Star Team. Revere finished second in the GBL behind only Everett with a sparkling 8-2 overall record (5-1 GBL). RHS Head Coach Lou Cicatelli saw five of his Patriots earn spots on the All-Star Team: seniors Elmahdi El Kaouakibi, Max Doucette, Augusto Goncalves, Mark Marchese and Wilmer Rodriguez Mejia. Mackenley Anasthal Malden HS GBL All-Star The third school in The Advocate’s readership area, Malden High School, saw two of its Golden Tornadoes seniors named to the GBL All-Star Team: linebacker Justin DeSimone and defensive back Mackenley Anasthal. Anasthal was a returning starter for first-year Head Coach Witche Exilhomme this season, while Desimone last played for Malden as a freshman in the 2018 season and returned this year to spark the Golden Tornadoes defense. Also named to the GBL All-Star Team this year: Lynn Classical: Nick Costa, Kyle Durant and Brian Vaughn; Lynn English: Wesley Chandler, Jesse Maggs and Nolan Mulcahy; Medford: Isaiah Blake and Alvin Legros; Somerville: Isaiah Wright.
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