EHS boys basketball to host Lynn Classical Tuesday at 3:00
The Everett High boys basketball team will be hosting Lynn Classical, always one of the top teams in the Greater Boston League (GBL), in a key early-season matchup next Tuesday afternoon (December 23). The opening tip for the varsity contest is scheduled for 3:00.
EHS head coach Gerard Boyce and his crew, who opened their season last night (Tuesday) against GBL foe Malden, are looking forward to the coming season with eager anticipation.
The 2025-26 edition of the Crimson Tide will be led by a trio of senior captains, Cristian Vasquez, Jayden Sanchez, and Adam Aitmessaoud. The other members of the varsity squad who made the cut from the 32 who tried out are Deydid Xavier, Samir King-DaCosta, Benji Joseph, Tyrese Joseph, Saul Flores, Jamill Nelson, Jachaziel Lubrena, Jayden Alsaindor, Emmanuel Nelson, Jassiah Pisapia, Isaque DeSouza, Kim-Adams Dormevil, and Nathanael Nelson.
Key returnees from last year’s squad, which finished at 10-10 on the season after a 2-6 start and qualified for the post-season state tourney, are Vasquez and Alsaindor, who is a junior.
“The energy during our pre-season has been positive,” said Boyce, who is in his third year at the helm of the EHS boys program. “Our strengths this year include improved team chemistry, as many of these kids have been playing together since 8th grade. On the other hand, one of our weaknesses is that we are smaller than in previous years. Our short-term goal is to be competitive every night, while our long-term goal focuses on teaching the kids valuable life lessons like attendance, attitude, and accountability. We’re looking forward to a great season!”
The Tide were scheduled to open their season last night (Tuesday) with a home contest vs. GBL foe Malden that was highlighted with a BLACKOUT theme. They will make the short trek across the Parkway to GBL rival Chelsea tomorrow (Thursday) and then travel to non-league opponent Brockton on Friday.
EHS girls basketball hosts Chelsea
The Everett High girls Lady Crimson Tide basketball team is ready to roll into the 2025-26 season under the direction of head coach Riley Dunn, who is in her sixth year at the helm of the Everett girls’ program.
A trio of senior captains, Casey Martinez, Nicole Damaceno, and Katerin Landaverde, will lead the team. Key returning players include junior Kylee Nord, sophomore Julianna Rivera, and senior Rosita Pun. The squad also will feature a quartet of “exciting newcomers” (in Dunn’s words) in sophomores Abigail Falkowski, seniors Amanda Verteiro and Ariana Rouse, and junior Ashley Heath.
“We’re very excited for this upcoming season,” said Dunn. “We have very strong senior leadership on the court and in the classroom. Casey, Nicole, and Katerin are all-in and have already set the tone from the start.
“Our newcomers will make a huge impact on our team immediately,” Dunn continued. “Returners Julianna Rivera and Kylee Nord will be a big help to the team as they embrace their larger roles this year.
“We had record numbers this year for tryouts — we had almost 50 girls fill the gym and work hard for three days,” Dunn said. “I’m very excited for the future of the program as we had our largest freshman class make their mark at tryouts. The freshmen are motivated, coachable, and ready to work hard and learn. I’m proud to say that we will have three levels of competitive basketball (freshman, JV, and varsity).”
The Lady Crimson Tide engaged in three pre-season scrimmages, two contests at Melrose and Whittier Tech (“which will help build our road confidence,” said Dunn) and at home against Malden Catholic. “All three were very competitive teams, which helped us get better and focus on what we need to improve-upon,” Dunn noted.
Dunn will be supported by a strong group of assistant coaches, including assistant coach Courtney Meninger, who is returning from last year. “Courtney’s hard work and passion for coaching is unparalleled,” said Dunn. “We’re so lucky to have her on our team.”
A new face on the bench will be former EHS player Tatiana Moran, who also will take on the role of assistant varsity coach.
Jason Green is the new JV head coach. “Coach Green brings passion, knowledge, and a long-time love of Everett basketball to the mix,” said Dunn. “I’m so happy to have him. He no doubt will get our JV girls ready for the next level”
Also joining the staff this year is the new freshman coach, Maekala Turner, who is a math teacher at EHS. “Maekala oozes passion and positive energy in any room she walks into,” said Dunn. “She has played competitive basketball and we are excited for her to help build the foundation of the program at the freshman level.
“This coaching staff is driven, committed, and ready to get to work, and I am very grateful and excited to get to work,” said Dunn.
“We’ve had great energy in the gym and I’m really excited to get to coach this group of girls,” Dunn said. “They want to win. They want to compete. They are ready to put the work in. Our team motto this year is ‘Whatever It takes.’ I think it represents our team because these girls truly are willing to sacrifice for each other and push each other and themselves to get better. This is a special group and I can’t wait to see them shine.”
Dunn and her crew were scheduled to open their season yesterday (Tuesday) at Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Malden and will host GBL foe Chelsea tomorrow (Thursday) for a 6:00 opening tip in the EHS gym.
“It’s been great energy to start and we’re looking forward to keeping it rolling and having an unforgettable season — ‘Roll Tide’,” Dunn added.
Boys track runs past Lynn English
The Everett High boys indoor track and field team opened its season in winning style with a 67-9 triumph over a Greater Boston League (GBL) rival, the Lynn English Bulldogs, this past Friday at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury.
Among the highlights for coach Jehu Cimea’s Crimson Tide was the performance of senior captain Kervens Joseph, who sped to victory in the 55 meter dash with a personal record (PR) sprint of 6.81, a clocking that was the fastest time of the evening among all of the GBL schools who were competing at the Reggie in their own dual meets.
Kervens also won the 300 with a sprint of 38.68, which was the third-fastest time of the night at the Reggie, to tally 10 points for the Tide. “Kervens led the way after teammate Kayshaun Eveillard was sidelined by a hamstring injury during warm-ups. He really stepped up for us,” said EHS head coach Jehu Cimea, who noted that Eveillard is expected to make his debut on the 27th.
In the 55, junior teammate Sandesh Pun grabbed third place vs. the Bulldogs with a time of 7.45 and in the 300, Jonathan Hernandez grabbed second with a clocking of 42.07.
In the 600 event, junior Santiago Turzio Escorcia took first place with a time of 1:48.18. Senior teammates Wilmer Funetes and Dante Gell went 2-3.
In the 1000, juniors Carlos Paagan Landeo and Christopher Portillo Cruz finished 2-3.
Senior Jeremy Whitlow won the mile with a time of 5:34.23, followed by teammates Bryan Lewis and Domenico Delle Rosa.
In the 2-mile run, Lucas Nunez won the race with a time of 11:17.93, which was the second-fastest clocking of the night among all of the GBL runners. “Lucas got his season off to a strong start, opening the year with a win as he looks to carry over the success he had during the cross country season,” said Cimea.
Anthony Whitlow took second and Cameron Wolf grabbed third vs. LE in the 2-mile..
Ian Herrera (10.53) and Antonio Iraolo (10.92) went 1-2 vs. English in the 55 hurdles.
Senior Gaetano Foster was the top Everett shot-putter with a toss of 38’-7”, followed by teammates Christopher Roberts and Bhavikpreet in second and third. “Gaetano earned a win in the shot put, continuing to establish himself as a key contributor for the indoor season,” Cimea added.
Daniel Henriquez won the high jump with a leap of 5’-0”.
The Tide will face a challenging test in their next meet against rival Malden and Somerville this Friday at the Reggie, as they look to compete hard and build momentum heading into winter break.
Everett girls indoor track opens season
Although the Everett High girls indoor track and field team came up on the short end of a 52-38 contest with Lynn English in its season-opening dual-season meet this past Friday at the Reggie Lewis Center, a number of Lady Crimson Tide turned in fine performances.
“The team dropped a 52–38 decision, but showed encouraging signs in its season-opener. Several underclassmen and newcomers impressed in their first meet,” said head coach Jehu Cimea. “Senior captain Akanskha Neupane led the way with a standout performance, setting the tone for a promising indoor season, and junior captain Graziella Foster opened her throwing season with an impressive win, continuing to establish herself as one of the top throwers in the GBL.”
Four Lady Crimson Tide performers won their events: Foster won the shot-put with a throw of 28’-2”; sophomore Gissell Lemus won first-place In the 300 dash with a sprint of 53.60; Neupane won the mile with a time of 6:40.56; and Adrianna Figuerioa won the 55 hurdles in 12.39.
.In the 55 meter dash, senior Zoe Massiah took second place with a time of 8.30 to score three points for the Lady Tide. Amina Mekic likewise took second in the 55 hurdles in 12.49.
Sofia Chavez Velasquez added a point with a third-place finish in the 300 dash.
In the 600, junior Brigitte Parada Medina finished in second in 2:36.81 to score three points.
In the 1000, sophomore Nathalia Dos Santos took second and freshman Lina Serrar finished third.
Brianna Chavarria Rodriguez added a point with a third place effort in the mile.
Sophomore Shashi Pokhrel took second in the two-mile with a clocking of 16:24.61.
The Lady Crimson Tide will meet Somerville and Malden this Friday evening in a tri-meet at the Reggie.
Co-op wrestling teams opens season today
The Greater Boston League co-op wrestling team, which includes wrestlers from most of the GBL schools, is scheduled to open its season this evening (Wednesday) with a match at Cambridge Rindge and Latin.
The team once again will be under the direction of head coach Eli Guttentag and will feature a large contingent from Everett, led by team captain Angel Chinchilla. The Everett wrestlers on the 2025-26 squad are: Boston Ravesi, Ryan Posada, Matheus Pereira, Cristofer Hernandez, Yan Rodriguez, Bryan Castro, Catarina Meneses, Anayha Sunsin, Alexander DeCastro, Lorcey Jeanty, Axel Posada, Maria Victoria Fraga, Salina Shrestha, Isaque Miranda Agostinho, Jeremiah Leon, Maria Eduarda Ribeiro, Leandro Barcellos, Javi Lopez, Angel Chinchilla, and Sophia Sousa. “We have a team full of new wrestlers and I am excited to see how we will develop throughout the season,” said Guttentag. “The goal is to grow and improve as a program each year and I have no doubt that the large turnout of motivated individuals has us moving in the right direction.”