THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 4, 2022 Page 13 Malden High Golden Tornadoes Boys’ Varsity Basketball Honor Family, Players on Senior Night By Tara Vocino M alden High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball Golden Tornadoes were accompanied by their family members during last Thursday’s Senior Night against the Somerville High School, winning 51 to 43. MHS Golden Tornadoes Seniors Co-Captain Ryan Dalencour, Kidus Paulos, Ronaldo Nguyen, Jason Ong and Co-Captain Luke Zubrzycki with their parents and significant others. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Tornado Co-Captain Ryan Dalencour presented to his mother, Marie, and to his brother, Mahalia. Tornado player Jason Ong was accompanied by his girlfriend, Kelly Le, his mother, Thu Huyn, and his father, Vuong Ong, respectively. After graduation, he plans to study physical therapy. Tornado Co-Captain Luke Zubryzcki was accompanied by his girlfriend, Kylee Deer, and his mother, Jill Zubrzycki, respectively. He plans to study business after high school graduation. Tornado player Ronaldo Nguyen was accompanied by his brother, Randy Tran and his sisters, Linda and Kelly Le. After graduation, he plans to study business. Malden’s Kidus Paulos was accompanied by his father, Paulos Hailu, his mother, Tigist Asseged, and his sister, Arsema Paulos, respectively, during last Thursday’s Senior Night against the Somerville High School Highlanders. After graduation, he plans to study kinesiology. Eagles girls’ basketball team falls in first round of state tournament T he girls’ basketball team of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School saw its season come to an end, falling to Ayer-Shirley in MIAA Division 5 state tournament action, 3935, before a spirited crowd, many of whom made the onehour-plus trip from the Malden area. Engaged in a defensive struggle for most of the contest, neither team was able to pull away. As the fourth quarter began, the Maroon & Gold (10-11) got within two of the Panthers but were never able to get any closer. At the game, senior captain Mairead St. Clair made her final visit to the hardwood a memorable one with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Fellow senior captain Lili Palomino added six points. In what is a great sign of things to come, freshman Bailey DeLeire – a starter all season long – continued her strong play at point guard while contributing nine points. “While the outcome certainly stings, it doesn’t not take away how hard this team played and competed tonight and all season,” said Head Coach Jonathan Currier. “Ayer-Shirley played a unique style which we didn’t have much time to prepare for, and credit them, they are a good basketball team. Our team is solid as well. I was glad to see Mairead finish what has been a stellar career with such a strong effort.”
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