Everett hosts third annual Community Bowl flag football game

Everett community gathered at Veterans Memorial Stadium as EHS alums competed in fierce flag football game

Special to The Advocate

The City of Everett, in partnership with Cornhole for Cancer, hosted the third annual Community Bowl flag football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Everett High School (EHS) alums competed against each other in a fierce battle for the Community Bowl trophy.

This year featured EHS alums separated into two teams – 29-and-under and 30-and-over – with the 30-and-over team winning the game. In addition to the game, those who attended had the opportunity to partake in food, activities and community togetherness.

During halftime, all the event attendees paused to remember some of the former players who are no longer here. This year’s honorees were Dave “Bippy” Manuel, EHS football coach from 2001–2014; Joey Rainone, a graduate from the EHS class of 1989; Jimmy Curtis, a graduate from the EHS class of 2008; and Jason John Welch, a graduate from the EHS class of 2000. The families of those former players were presented with framed Everett jerseys that had each former player’s name and number.

Another highlight of the event was that former New England Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joined in the festivities. Johnson, who is currently a cohost of The Rich Shertenlieb Show on 100.7 WZLX, joined the players on the field and participated in the fun nature of the event.

“I want to thank all of our City staff, our partner Cornhole for Cancer, and all of the organizations and volunteers that contributed their time and effort to make this event a success,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I’d also like to thank Ted Johnson for joining us and for spending the day with our players and community members. It was truly a wonderful day celebrating our city’s proud history in sports and to also recognize the importance of Men’s Health Awareness Month.”

As part of Mayor DeMaria’s Everett for Everyone initiative, the Community Bowl is an opportunity to watch EHS alums battle each other in a fun and competitive game of flag football. The goal is to bring the Everett community together to enjoy some flag football and catch up with old friends while making new ones. The event also kicked off the City of Everett’s recognition of Men’s Health Awareness Month, which is recognized annually in November. Often referred to as Movember, the initiative seeks to continue to spark conversation and spread awareness of men’s health issues.

All of the upcoming City of Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/events/list. Residents can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) to stay updated. Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @EverettGov_MA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the upcoming events.