Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 21, 2021 Malden High School field hockey team wins GBL championship By Tara Vocino A fter an undefeated season, Malden Golden Tornadoes Junior Varsity/Varsity Co-Ed Field Hockey won Friday’s Greater Boston League cup against Everett Crimson Tide, 6-0, at MacDonald Stadium. According to Varsity Head Coach Samantha Souza, she predicted that they were going to sweep the spring season, especially in this pandemic. “They worked so hard and the more we won, the more they believed in themselves and that they were capable of winning,” Souza said. “This COVID season was unlike any other, and the fact that we were so successful just goes to show how determined they were.” It wasn’t an easy road. Souza added that it took a few years to get them all “in a groove,” and this year the fruits of their labor were evident. “Everett and Revere challenged us in different ways, but we were always up for whatever came our way,” Souza said. “We came together when it mattered most, made adjustments where necesMalden Junior Varsity/Varsity Co-Ed Field Hockey GBL Champs: Standing in the back row, from left to right: Varsity Coach Samantha Souza, Lyra Gold, Darryn Ho, Hanson Mei, Alexander Be, Gabriella Frois, David Flores, Kenny Nguyen and Assistant Coach Tiffany Cane. Kneeling in the middle row, from left to right: Lydia Li, Henry Zhao, Simon Pham, Bonnie Kuang, Olivia Dacey, Samantha Tang and Jett-le Tran Le. Seated in the front row, from left to right: Natalie Pham, Joie Huang, Elaine Du, Peyton Lightbody, Ronald Batista and Sabrina Flores. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) sary, and truly worked together as a team.” Souza continued that the teammates are kind and hardworking and love each other like a family. Creating this team culture has been instrumental in their success, according to Souza. But she doesn’t feel this is the end. “I am looking forward to continuing this success in the future and making a name for Malden Field Hockey,” she said. SENIORS: Standing in the back row, from left to right: Varsity Coach Samantha Souza, Alexander Be, Gabbie Frois, Natalie Pham, Ronald Batista, Olivia Dacey, Samantha Tang, Jett-Le Tran Le, Hanson Mei and Assistant Coach Tiffany Cane. Kneeling in the front row, from left to right, are Co-Captains Bonnie Kuang, Elaine Du and Kenny Nguyen. The Malden Little League Red Sox Unbeaten Malden High Coed Field Hockey wins 2021 Greater Boston League Title! Tops Everett in Final of GBL miniChampionship Tournament By Steve Freker T The Malden Red Sox pictured top row, from left to right: Assistant Coach Mike Bowdridge, Joshua Mini, Deven Wallace, Dante Bell, Assistant Coach Buddy Ricci, Marc Bolleameno, Ryan Bowdridge, and Head Coach/Manager Sean Kalil. Pictured bottom row, same order: Malong Campos, Seth Harnish, Kendrick Noelsaint, Tyler Kalil, Arthur Sewell, and Andrew Barrett.(Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ornado sophomore Peyton Lightbody stood tall and registered her fourth shutout tending goal for the Malden High School varsity coed field hockey team in a 5-0 win over Everett in the Greater Boston League mini-Championship Tournament held at Macdonald Stadium in Malden. With the win, Malden also finished undefeated overall with a perfect 5-0 record for the season. Malden raced through the GBL regular season perfect and then faced off against Everett in the title final. Everett had knocked off Revere, 4-3, in overtime, in the semifinal matchup. "Congratulations to the coaches and players for their championship season, they faced a lot of adversity and performed so well," Malden Public Schools Athletic Director Charlie Conefrey said. "It was a great season for all of them and we are proud of their accomplishment."
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