THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 26, 2025 Page 15 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE: Boys Soccer skirmishes all over the GBL show rise in parity Revere Boys off to 4-0 GBL Soccer start; since Everett’s departure from GBL Football, a new parity has arisen By Steve Freker I t has not been a very tough task to identify the preseason pick in the Greater Boston League Boys Soccer world the past several seasons. Basically, it has been the Revere High Patriots... and all others. Somerville has been a regular postseason participant, along with Medford, Chelsea and Lynn Classical. This year probably started the same way — and for anyone who tabbed Revere again, it looks like it was an accurate pick — but after the Patriots, it appears that every one of the rest of the GBL teams appear locked-in for the 2025 season. One-goal decisions, scoreless GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE STANDINGS FOOTBALL Team Malden Medford Lynn English Revere Somerville Lynn Clas. 0-2 *** GIRLS SOCCER Team Medford Somerville Everett Malden Lynn Clas. Chelsea Revere Lynn English **** BOYS SOCCER Team Revere Lynn English Malden Somerville Lynn Clas Chelsea Medford Everett GBL 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 All 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2 0-1 2-1 0-3 GBL 4-0-0 3-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 1-1-1 0-2-1 0-4-0 GBL 4-0-0 2-1-2 2-1-1 All 4-2-0 4-3-0 3-3-0 3-2-0 2-4-0 2-1-1 0-2-1 0-4-0 All 4-0-1 2-2-2 2-1-2 2-2-0 2-3-1 1-2-2 1-1-1 1-3-0 1-3-0 1-2-2 2-1-1 2-4-0 1-4-2 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: Malden Girls Soccer is off to one of its best starts in years: 2-2-0 in the Greater Boston League, 3-2-0 overall. They are hoping to be in the battle for the GBL title this season. (Courtesy/Malden HS Athletics) ties and just an increase in noseto-nose competitiveness between all the GBL teams seems to be the order of the day. Two weeks into the season, Revere is in its usual spot at the top of the list at 4-0 in league play, but the games have ALL been close: 2-0 over Lynn Classical; 3-1 over Lynn English; and back-to-back, 3-2 home wins over Everett and Chelsea last week. Revere stepped out of the GBL for a non-league matchup against once-beaten St. Mary’s on Saturday, coming out of it with a 1-1 tie to stay undefeated at 4-0-1. Revere Boys was back to the GBL this week and next, to finish its first run through the league, and was expecting to be tested by Medford (at home Tuesday) and at Malden (yesterday, after Advocate press time). Medford came into the week at 2-4 overall, but three of four losses were by just one goal, except a 3-1 stumble to Malden. The Golden Tornado Boys Soccer has been a definite surprise team this season, considering how last season went. Malden had one of its worst seasons on record with only one win for the year. Malden Boys Soccer has already doubled its win total from just a year ago and is off to a 2-12 overall record, 2-1-1 in the GBL. Malden was scheduled to host Revere on Thursday at Pine Banks Park, after Advocate press time, its biggest test of the season to date. *** Since Everett’s departure from GBL Football, new league parity has arisen When Everett High officials decided to exit the Greater Boston League Football league starting last year with the 2024 season, instantly there was more room at the top of the list. When you win 29 out of 31 GBL Championships on the football field (from 1994-2024), it is not hard to figure out who the preseason favorite may be in any given year. After getting denied a postseason playoff berth in 2023 — despite a 7-1 record in the eight games needed to determine the spot — Everett officials decided to opt out of GBL league and make a schedule more suitLEAGUE| SEE PAGE 23 * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. If you are dependable and proficient in automotive technical work with a passion for excellent customer service, we want to talk to you. Location: Malden, MA Job Description: * Be able to acquire and maintain a certification for the State Inspection License. Perform light duty mechanical preventive duties, including Fleet preventive maintenance. * State Inspection Services * Miscellaneous shop duties Requirements: * Valid driver’s license with good driving history * Possess or pass the required State Inspector License Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Rate will be based on experience Contact: Ed Hyde or David Morovitz Call: 781-322-9401 Email: ehyde@maldentrans.com Website: www.maldentrans.com
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