Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Wednesday, November 22, 2023 GAME | FROM PAGE 1 of Unifi ed Sports since Conefrey began serving as Director in the 2016-17 school year. Unifi ed Sports was conceived and initiated by the national organization Special Olympics in 2013. Unifi ed Sports joins students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. According to information from Special Olympics, “the establishment of Unifi ed Sports was inspired by a simple princiMALDEN-MEDFORD UNIFIED TEAMS: The Unifi ed Flag Football Teams from Malden High and Medford High gathered together after the game. COACHING THEM UP: Fawzie gets coached by Malden High varsity football players Ryan Bowdridge and Nate Sullivan in the Unified Sports Flag Football Game at Macdonald Stadium in Malden. (All Advocate Photos Courtesy of Malden Public Schools Athletics) GO MALDEN! The Malden Unified Flag Football Team and coaches got hyped before the game. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 ple: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.” On Thursday, teams and coaches converged on the field and held a spirited game, which fi ttingly ended in a 3-3 tie, scorewise. Players from both of the respective varsity football teams helped coach the two squads, and there was plenty of excitement and goodwill that afternoon. “It was a great day once again for everyone,” Conefrey said. “There were lots of smiles and that is what is most important. We already can’t wait for next year’s game.” Kailee Spadafora was all smiles after scoring a touchdown for Malden High in the Unified Flag Football Game against Medford at Macdonald Stadium in Malden. JAMES AND SYLVIE: Malden High Varsity Football Captain James Hyppolite escorted Sylvie into the game. The Medford High Unifi ed players are shown anticipating the next play. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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