THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 28, 2021 Page 17 Malden High baseball rides Mathes 1-hitter (11 Ks) to Serino Classic Finals berth Tornados get great pitching from Cohen in title game, but fall to Winthrop From left, Golden Tornadoes senior captains Liam Jordan, Zach Tribou present Mayor Gary Christenson with a team hat along with senior captains Clifton Noelsaint and Mike Mathes. By Jason Mazzilli S enior right-hander Mike Mathes fi red a 1-hi t, 11-strikeout victory for Malden High School over Salem Academy to send the Tornado baseball squad to the Championship Final of the Serino Baseball Classic. Malden got some strong pitching from junior Shai Cohen in the title final, who struck out eight and allowed just two earned runs in six strong innings, but did not back it up as Winthrop High won the championship game Saturday at Maplewood Park. Mathes was sensational in the season opener for Malden, striking out two in the first inning and setting the tone. Malden topped Salem in a 12-2 final, led by some solid offense provided by juniors Sam SONIC | FROM PAGE 14 "Teachers took this past year head-on, engineering a variety of innovative methods to keep their students learning in both in-person and virtual classrooms," said Lori Abou Habib, chief marketing officer for SONIC. "We express CHURCH | FROM PAGE 11 pounds of clothing get thrown away by the average person every year. Of that amount, 95 percent can be recycled. HELPSY partners with organizations across 10 states to collect unwanted clothing and other goods. Through a combination of clothing drives, collection bins, thrift store partners and curbside pickups, HELPSY diverts 30 million pounds of textiles from landOrtega, Sam Solorzano, Cohen and senior Clifton Noelsaint, Sophomore Brandon McMahon (3-for-4, 4 RBIs, 2 doubles) was also solid at the plate for Malden. Senior Liam Jordan also had two hits and two RBIs for Malden and shored up the infield defense. Junior catcher Aidan Jordan was solid behind the plate for Malden. "Mike (Mathes) pitched great, his best game in a Malden uniform," Coach Freker said, noting it was the first Malden High baseball game played in over two full years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "He threw hard and threw strikes; a very good outing." **** Malden got a boost from the beginning when they were greeted for the Serino Classic/ season opener by Mayor Gary our gratitude to teachers like these, who create inspirational learning environments for students during a challenging time. With SONIC's $1.5 million donation match, we were able to help teachers access much-need supplies to successfully complete this school year." fills every year. HELPSY is dedicated to change the way people think about clothing recycling while adhering to the highest level of social and environmental performance, earning the company a Certified B Corporation designation…using business as a force of good. For more information about these upcoming drives or the Newton Rotary Foundation, email RotaryNewtonMA@gmail. com. Mayor Christenson delivers first pitch flanked by the Malden High baseball team. Christenson, who tossed the ceremonial first pitch. "He's a pro at this by now and high demand on the 'first pitch circuit,''' said Malden High head coach Steve Freker. ”The Mayor threw a perfect strike, of course. We could have used him on the mound On Teacher Appreciation Day, the brand matched 50 percent of each donation made to all teacher requests on DonorsChoose. * In Malden, Massachusetts, three teachers from three schools received a combined donation of $652.00 including: later in the game!" **** Winthrop wins Serino Classic title for 2021 In its first try and appearance in the Serino Classic, Winthrop and new head coach Mike DeFelice took home the title in a win over Malden. • Mrs. Hedrington- Ma 2021 Teacher Of The Year at Ferryway School for the project Making Socialization and Learning Safe Again • Ms. Perez at Linden School for the project Sensory Supports for Malden Students Malden pitcher Shai Cohen struck out 8, allowed only 2 earned runs and scattered six hits in six innings of work, Malden went back-andforth with the unbeaten Vikings (7-0) and took the lead, 7-6, in the bottom of the fifth inning, despite making five errors and not backing up Cohen's solid pitching. Winthrop took advantage of some shadier Malden defense to take the lead for good. "Shai deserved better but we did not back it up with good defense as a team. We have a lot to work on," Coach Freker said. **** Looking ahead, Malden plays at Greater Lawrence Tuesday, June 1, hosts GBLer Everett June 2 and is at Revere next week on June 4. • Mr. Bowdridge at Salemwood School for the project 8th Grade Students Love Graphic Novels SONIC is committed to helping teachers now in this time of need, and all year SONIC | SEE PAGE 18
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