THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 23, 2025 Page 15 Meet the 2025 Malden High School Boys Lacrosse Team By Steve Freker T enth-year Head Coach Jonathan Copithorne and team captains Ben Rosa and Dante Bell are leading the Malden High School Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team this spring. Malden is off to a 2-4 start overall, 2-2 in the Greater Boston League (GBL), including an exciting, triple overtime win over Lynn on the road in its season opener, 8-7. Recently, Malden fell to GBL opponents Medford and Somerville and knocked off Revere on the road. Other games included a home rematch with Lynn at Macdonald Stadium on Thursday, April 24, then home against Gloucester (Pine Banks) on Monday, April 28, and home against Northeast Regional Vocational on Thursday, May 1. Games have 4:00 p.m. starts. The two captains this season are senior goaltender Ben Rosa and junior defenseman Dante Bell. Rosa is a four-year varsity man and school record holder for single-season and career saves. Last season, he registered over 400 saves and now has over 1,500 for his career. With 37 saves in the season opening win over Lynn, Rosa also Senior Jonathan Barrientos Diaz LACROSSE CAPTAINS: Captains junior Dante Bell and senior Ben Rosa are leading Malden High Varsity Boys Lacrosse this season. (Courtesy/Malden High Athletics Photos) now holds the single-game save record. In a loss to Medford on April 23, Rosa recorded 34 saves for the Golden Tornado team. “Ben [Rosa] is just a rock for us, he brings his A-Game every day,” Coach Copithorne told The Advocate. “Lacrosse is a tough game in that every day there are bangs, bumps and bruises, but Ben just takes all the nicks and keeps going, no complaints. We all appreciate his contributions.” Bell is a third-year varsity player and also a valued contributor who has played on both ends of the field for Malden. “Dante [Bell] gives us max effort every time he puts on the uniform,” Coach Copithorne said. “He has proven to Senior Jonathan Scioletti Senior Cade Sylva Senior Ben Rosa Jayden Fernezan MALDEN HIGH 2025 BOYS LACROSSE TEAM: The team includes (not in order) Jonathan Scioletti, Brendan Skerry, Justin Hurley, “Ace” Showstead, Kenny Diaz Osorio, Thomas Cook, Chance Path, Caden Toomey, Miguel Vieria, Evin Vega, Dante Bell, Abner Rodrigues, Mekhi Cook, Jonathan Barrientos Diaz and Ben Rosa. (Courtesy/Malden High Athletics Photos) be versatile and will perform at any role we ask of him.” “Jonathan Barrientos Diaz, Cade Sylva and Jonathan Scioletti are our other three seniors who provide leadership this season. Their commitment is a big part of our team as we work toward success,” Coach Copithorne said. Members of the 2025 Malden High Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team this year include attackmen Jonathan Scioletti, Brendan Skerry, Justin Hurley, “Ace” Showstead and Kenny Diaz Osorio; midfielders Thomas Cook, Chance Path, Caden Toomey, Miguel Vieria and Evin Vega; defensemen Dante Bell, Abner Rodrigues, Mekhi Cook and Jonathan Barrientos Diaz, and goaltender Ben Rosa. Malden High School Softball Team says Farewell on Senior Night By Victoria Domiciano —Senior Kimora Ha-Trinh has Malden High School Blue and Gold T he Malden High Softball Team celebrated Senior Night on May 1, a day full of emotions, excitement and memories. The team came together to honor their senior players for everything that they have given to the sport and to the team over the years. Together, the team enjoyed a day of celebrating their hard work, teamwork and friendships that have made members who they are today. Even though Senior Night marks the end of their high school careers, the seniors have bright futures ahead: committed to Suffolk University Honors College, where she will be a double major in psychology and finance on the premed track with a minor in Youth and Community Studies. Soon, she plans to kickstart her work as an emergency medical technician. —Averi Bell plans to take a gap year to work in the photography and film industry. —Ashlyn Cullity plans to attend Elms College, where she will be majoring in psychology and playing field hockey. — Zi Jefferson plans to take a gap year to build her art portfolio for a tattoo apprenticeship. After that year is up, Jefferson will be taking college classes for Malden High School Softball Seniors in their final home game, pictured from left to right: Averi Bell, Zi Jefferson, Ashlyn Cullity and Kimora Ha-Trinh. (Courtesy/MHS Blue and Gold/Victoria Domiciano Photo) business. The softball team has demonstrated their support and strong community with one another through their dependency on one another due to the trust embedded in the team’s values. “Being a part of the softball team means community and a guaranteed shoulder to cry on, or even just to rest on,” expressed Ha-Trinh. “These girls are so welcoming and more than easy to talk to. The comfort felt is through the roof.” Similarly, Bell added, “The thing I will miss the most about being part of this team was knowing that they would still be there to support me no matter what.” For underclassmen, the seniors have left a lasting impression, not just with their athletic skills but also their kindness and leadership. Freshman Harmonie SOFTBOL| SEE PAGE 20
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