Tide boys basketball teams up to beat host Revere in the regular season opener

After then falling to visiting Lynn English Tuesday night, Everett gets ready to host Somerville tonight

By Joe McConnell

The Everett High School boys basketball team (1-1) showcased a mix of determination and teamwork in its season-opening win over host Revere last Friday night. The Tide won the close battle, 59-55.

“Junior Adam Aitmessaoud Vaca and Jayden Sanchez emerged as defensive dynamos, applying relentless pressure on the ball that disrupted Revere’s offensive flow,” said coach Gerard Boyce. “Their ability to force turnovers and challenge passes energized their teammates, and it also demonstrated their commitment to defensive fundamentals. Together, they contributed significantly in setting up scoring opportunities, with (Sanchez) providing crucial assists that reflected each player’s understanding of teamwork.”

Everett’s ability to consistently pulldown rebounds played a pivotal role in keeping them close on the scoreboard. Seniors Henrique Pinto and Geordiell Luna Morales, in particular, stepped it up to secure crucial boards.

“Henrique’s ability to fight for both offensive and defensive rebounds helped maintain possession for us, while Geordiell’s hustle added depth to the team’s rebounding efforts,” said Boyce. “Their combined work on the glass highlighted the team’s tenacity and commitment to controlling the pace of the game.”

Junior Cristian Vasquez and senior Lamerique Richardson led the charge on offense. Their performances were instrumental to the team’s overall success.

“Cristian demonstrated his scoring ability (24 points) and defensive skills (4 steals) to help lead the team to victory, while Richardson contributed 10 points to the winning cause, not to mention his rebounding ability,” said the second-year Everett coach. “Their leadership on the court helped galvanize the team. They also encouraged their younger teammates to go beyond their limits and strive for improvement.

“Despite challenges, Everett’s spirit and teamwork will serve as a foundation for success,” continued Boyce.

As they refine their skills and build on their strengths, Everett basketball fans can look forward to seeing this group grow and improve as the season progresses. With the right mindset and continued effort, these Crimson Tide athletes, according to Boyce, are poised for a bright future.

But first, the Tide boys fell to Lynn English in the home opener on Tuesday night, 69-52.

“This was a competitive matchup,” said Boyce. “While the loss was disappointing, this game still provided valuable lessons for us. It highlighted areas where we need to be more disciplined and consistent with our fundamentals.”

Tyson Chhun and Luna Morales paced the team’s offensive attack with 13 points apiece. “Their efforts were commendable, but we recognize that we could have done a much better job in key areas, such as defense and sharing the ball,” said Boyce.

As the Tide moves forward after this encounter against the Bulldogs to prepare for Somerville in another home game tonight (Dec. 20), starting at 5 p.m., Boyce wants to see his team focus on reinforcing the principles of the sport, as well as their own team concepts.

“We have a group that’s still working to gel on the court, and with a continued effort, we are confident that we will improve. This loss (against Lynn English) will serve as a stepping stone for our growth as a team, and we look forward to applying what we have (already) learned in our (upcoming) games.”

After tonight’s contest against the Highlanders, the Everett boys will be participating in the King Philip Christmas Tournament in Norfolk on Dec. 27-28. They will go up against Lincoln-Sudbury in a first-round game next Friday night (Dec. 27), starting at 7 p.m. Medway and host King Philip will be the other two teams in the tournament. The consolation and championship games will be played the next day (Dec. 28). Times: TBA.