Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 7, 2025 Tornado Boys bow to Somerville in their final home game For the visitors the win kept alive their remarkable tourney drive By Steve Freker O ne of the top stories coming out of Greater Boston League (GBL) Boys Basketball this season was the remarkable turnaround and eventual MIAA State Tournament run by the Somerville High Highlanders. Somerville started out a lowly 1-7 and ended up going an impressive 9-3 thereafter, including 4 straight wins to close out the season, including a 60-34 victory over Malden in the Golden Tornado squad’s final home game of the season at Finn Gym. Malden started all four of its seniors that night, and the quartet held the fort early, building a 10-9 at one point in the first quarter. But Somerville, led by junior Julian Goodridge (23 points), held on for the key win. Malden High senior Jose Ferreira pulls up for a jumper against Somerville. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden senior captain Wyatt Dessert drives on a Somerville defender. Malden High senior Jose Ferreira handles for Malden. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) MHS senior Aidan Brett looks to break through to attempt a shot. Malden High senior Chris Macdonald hoists up a jumper. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Kaua Fernandes Dia s Valadares pump fakes before a short jumper against Somerville.
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