THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 30, 2025 Page 13 ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Eagles Soar Past Red Hawks with 5-0 Sweep By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley boy’s tennis team closed out their regular season in dominant fashion Monday afternoon, blanking Amesbury High School with a 5-0 victory. The Eagles set the tone early by securing the singles points, then continued their momentum with a clean sweep in doubles play. With the win, Mystic Valley improves to 9-6 in the season. SINGLES PLAY • #1 Singles: Jay Raj (MV) def. Noah Blouin (AHS) 6-0, 6-0 • #2 Singles: Wes Cunningham (MV) def. Jared Black (AHS) 6-0, 6-0 • #3 Singles: Ethan Co (MV) def. Luke Sheehan (AHS) 6-3, 6-4 BASEBALL | FROM PAGE 12 so we got him a glove and cleats,” Coach Freker said. “He’s learned how to play the game, and he loves it. We have a lot of respect and admiration for him for wanting to learn something new. Tonight we honor Muhammad Ibrahim.” Freker welcomed Brayan Jose, who “started here at a new high Wes Cunningham DOUBLES PLAY • #1 Doubles: Eli DeTore / Ryan Co (MV) def. Saideep Vachuka / Andrew Roberts (AHS) 6-3, 6-1 school, began after joining some wonderful family members who were already here. He was welcomed into our school, and it’s been a blessing to have him. He’s learned a lot about baseball and has gotten better as he’s gone along. He comes up with outstanding plays every game.” Freker then talked about Aiden Brett and the impact he’s made on the team. “This kid played all three seasons of sports, all four Eli DeTore • #2 Doubles: Nathan Tessema / Miguel McCurdy (MV) def. Max Kerslein / Julian Sleerwood (AHS) 7-6 (8-6), 2-6, 9-7 Ethan Co Next, the Eagles turn their attention to the postseason as they await their seeding for the MIAA Division 4 State Tournament. Mystic Valley currently holds the No. 7 spot in the most recent statewide rankings. sport, its golf, but he gives baseball everything he has,” Coach Freker said. “He’s a competitor, and he’s been with us for four years. I think the best thing you can say about Chris MacDonald is that he speaks his mind and backs it up, and he’s loyal. He’s loyal to his coaches, teammates, and most importantly to his family.” Freker welcomed Stead, who is such “an important part of MalSenior Muhammed Ibrahim was recognized by coach Michael Nicholson at Senior Night. (MHS Blue and Gold/Jacob Fuentes Photo) years. That’s ‘old school.’ A couple of baseball seasons he missed because of some sports injuries. We’re so fortunate to have him back here for his senior year of baseball.” “He’s [Brett] made an imSenior Captain Chris MacDonald is joined by his family as they smile for a photo after the game. (MHS Blue and Gold/Jacob Fuentes Photo) pact in every game he’s played and played multiple positions. He makes demands on everybody, including his coaches. This kid will run up a tree and run through a building to get that win, and we never want him to stop. He became a captain, and he’s a leader with us,” the coach added. Freker then proceeded to introduce senior Christopher MacDonald. “This next guy here decided that he was also going to be ‘old school’ and played three seasons of sports. Believe it or not, this is not even his best den High School.” He continued, “I’ve never seen someone with as much magnetism and charisma. He’s one of those people who say everybody in the world is just another friend whom he hasn’t met, and things are really going to happen to him after he leaves high school because of that personality,” the coach said. “He’s a man of many talents. We’re so pleased at how he’s developed, not just as a baseball player but as a young man.” After all the speeches were concluded, the seniors took pictures and received gifts from their family and friends and celebrated their last time playing baseball as seniors here at Malden High.
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