Chelsea High’s boys basketball team improved to 2-0 in the Large Division of the Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) by defeating Minuteman Regional Technical 72-38 Friday evening at the CHS gym. From the opening tip, the Red Devils dominated the contest and steadily increased their advantage through the final buzzer. This impressive win marked their second consecutive victory over a CAC Large School opponent, following a 62-27 triumph over Shawsheen Tech three nights prior. Captain Felix Crespo paced the Red Devils with 18 points, while teammates Kevin DeJesus and Joseph Rivera also finished in double figures for Coach Jay Seigal’s squad. Chelsea faced ancient rival Everett in a non-league matchup Monday evening, falling 56-42. At halftime, the Red Devils trailed 27-23, but Everett’s height advantage enabled them to pull away after the break. Despite fighting to keep the deficit under 10 points, Chelsea could not overcome the deficit. Early foul trouble also hampered the Red Devils’ efforts, though Eli Ortiz delivered an outstanding performance and led Chelsea with 14 points. “We were unable to contain their two big men in the second half and that proved the difference,” said Seigal, who noted that the Crimson Tide’s front court duo accounted for 35 of Everett’s 56 points. Seigal’s team returned to action last night (Wednesday) as the Record was going to press, hosting Whittier Tech. The Red Devils will host a holiday tournament next week starting Wednesday evening at 7:00 against Masconomet Regional. The consolation and final will be Thursday, with Chelsea facing either Beverly or Triton, the other two teams in the tourney.
Red Devil Hoopmen Roll Past Minuteman
