Crimson Tide girls’ basketball team beats Lynn English to even record at two

Everett squares off against visiting Acton-Boxborough later today at the EHS gym to close out 2023

By Joe McConnell

Before heading into the Christmas break, the Everett High School girls’ basketball team evened its record at 2-2 following a 43-32 triumph over visiting Lynn English last Thursday night, Dec. 21.

Malaica Guillaume played exceptionally well against the Bulldogs, according to coach Riley Dunn. She collected 18 points, 13 rebounds and five steals to help seal the victory. Emilia Maria Babcock led the offense in assists with six, while also snagging five steals. Dunn also mentioned that Sonia Costanza Flores supplied consistent defensive pressure to help thwart the Bulldogs’ defense. She was also credited with two assists and two steals.

“This was an excellent defensive effort,” said Dunn. “We showed poise in pressure-packed situations. It was a great win.”

Prior to the win over the Bulldogs, the Tide girls dropped a 36-26 decision to host Lynn Classical on Dec. 18. “It was an extremely tough defensive battle by both sides,” said Dunn. “There was a lot of hustle and effort by both teams.”

Guillaume accounted for nine points, 10 rebounds and three steals in this effort. Babcock pulled down six rebounds, while coming up with five steals.

The Tide girls will be taking on non-league Acton-Boxborough this afternoon, Dec. 29, at the EHS gym, starting at 2:30 p.m. (after press deadline). They will then begin the 2024 portion of the regular season schedule, while also resuming the GBL slate, on Thursday night, Jan. 4, against Revere at home, beginning at 7 p.m.