‘ZEKE’ NOELSAINT: A true leader for Malden High Boys Basketball

Senior captain hoping to help steer Tornados back to MIAA State Tournament this season

By Meriam Bouchtout

Malden HS Blue and Gold

As the season approaches its midpoint, another great Golden Tornados captain is working hard to bring passion and spirit into the hallways and basketball court of Malden High School.  Senior Captain Ezechiel “Zeke” Noelsaint is prepared to lead the Boys Basketball Team to victory this year.

Noelsaint, who is also a two-year captain of the MHS Baseball Team in the spring season, said he has always felt a passion toward playing sports and has always felt that it was something natural for him. “Sports always run in my family; my brother played baseball, basketball, football, all of that, you know. It just kinda stuck,” said Noelsaint. “It’s like a brotherhood when you join with people you’ve never met before and become brothers.”

Noelsaint said he is considering pursuing being a college student-athlete in basketball or perhaps baseball. “I’ll just try to pursue it as far as I can at least,” expressed Noelsaint.

“He’s my guy,” said Malden High basketball senior guard Yandel Huynh, a teammate and friend of captain Noelsaint. “He’s a great role model, a great provider, he gets everyone hyped up on practice, he’s very respectful, you know.”

Noelsaint wears the number 22 and bears the responsibility of being captain with grace. “He’s amazing, he’s always leading us on and off school, he’s always making sure our work is done, he’s always supporting us, you know what I mean? He is always making sure we execute,” expressed Huynh.

“He’s very respectful, always making sure everyone’s on track, you know? He’s the guy you can count on,” said junior Earl Fevrier, another player on the basketball team. Fevrier added, “his leadership skills are perfect – always leading everybody to the right path.”

Though the season has just begun, one thing can be said for certain: Noelsaint has made an impact on Malden High School both on and off the court.

Malden had a great week last week, but had a tough loss Tuesday at home against Lynn English, which leaves them at 3-6 overall heading into last night’s home date versus Everett High.

“We are hoping to have a strong second half of the season and get a spot in the State Tournament, that’s our goal,” Noelsaint said.

—The Blue and Gold is the student newspaper at Malden High School and has been continuously for over 100 years.

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