CHS Roundup
CHS girls track team knocks off NDA
One of the program’s most significant achievements came Tuesday afternoon when the Chelsea High girls track team defeated Notre Dame Academy of Tyngsboro 70-65. This marked Chelsea’s first victory over an NDA squad since the latter joined the Commonwealth Athletic Conference.
“fblikebutton_button” Amanda Alpert, the CHS head coach, reflected on the result.
The standout performer for Chelsea was Mariama Kamara, who accumulated 15 points by winning three events. Her victories included the 100 dash in 12.7 seconds, the 200 dash in 27.9, and the long jump at 15′-5″.
Katherine Cabral contributed 11 points for Chelsea with a first-place finish in the triple jump at 30′-7″, a second in the long jump with a leap of 14′-10″, and a second in the 400 meter dash in 65.3 to post 11 points for Chelsea. Jasmin Castello ruled the day in both the discus with a toss of 80′-5″ and the shot-put with a throw of 27′-0″ to add 10 points for Chelsea.
Martine Simon scored eight points across four events: third in the 100 dash in 13.7, second in the 200 dash in 28.9, third in the long jump at 14′-0″, and second in the triple jump at 30′-0″. Norell Campos won the 100 high hurdles in 19.5, while Owliyo Mohamud took the 400 dash in 64.9.
Alexandra Martinez placed second in the discus at 72′-4″ and third in the javelin at 59′-7″. The high jump saw Deysany DaSilva finish second, clearing 4′-2″.
Crucial third-place points came from Emely Burgos in the 800 at 3:04; Wendy Becerra in the mile (6:40) and two mile (14:01); Melanie Nguyen in the 100 high hurdles at 21.8; and Animata Ky in the discus at 68′-5″.
Now sitting at 4-0 on the season, Alpert’s team faces Whittier Tech and Presentation of Mary Academy today (Thursday). Saturday brings the State Freshmen/Sophomore meet at Oliver Ames High School, where Anna Davies, Alexandra Martinez, Owliyo Mohamud, and Martine Simon will represent Chelsea.
Red Devil baseball drops two contests
This past week brought two losses for the Chelsea High baseball team, falling to both Whittier Tech and Essex Tech.
At Whittier Tech last Thursday, Chelsea struck first with a 3-0 lead in the top of the first. George Hernandez and Luis Jiminez, who had both walked, scored on a double by Tom Melanson for a 2-0 advantage. Melanson advanced to third on a passed ball and then scored on an Andony Turcios ground out.
Whittier’s response was swift and strong, scoring six runs in the bottom of the first with help from two Chelsea errors, then adding three more in the second to reach 9-3. Despite this setback, Chelsea continued fighting. Turcios singled in the third and eventually scored on a bases-loaded walk to Eduardo Nunez. The fourth inning brought two more runs when George Gomez and Turcios, both having walked, scored on bases-loaded free passes to Luis Rodriguez and Nunez.
At 9-6, the game appeared competitive, but Essex broke it open with six runs in the fourth and four more in the fifth, finishing with a 19-6 victory.
Friday’s contest against Essex Tech ended 10-0, with Rodriguez recording the only CHS hit.
CHS head coach Alan Beausoleil noted that
A demanding schedule awaits Beausoleil and his squad over the next week and a half, with six games in eight days. Yesterday (Wednesday) they played at Notre Dame/Cristo Rey, and today (Thursday) they travel to Lynn Tech. Greater Lawrence hosts them tomorrow (Friday), followed by Mystic Valley Monday, Cathedral Tuesday, and Greater Lowell Wednesday on the road.
DA Conley’s 7th Basketball Tourney makes the Grade at UMass Boston
District Attorney Dan Conley’s seventh annual Basketball for Peace tournament brought together kids and teens from across Boston and Revere at UMass Boston on Wednesday, April 22. Prosecutors, victim advocates, and celebrity coaches—including Independent News Group editor Cary Shuman—participated in the event.
Conley said to the assembled group of about 100 kids between 12 and 15.
Seven years ago, Conley established this tournament to complement his annual Soccer for Peace event. The initiative aims to unite young people with law enforcement professionals, creating connections between prosecutors and the community they serve. His office mobilized assistant district attorneys, victim advocates, civilian investigators, and support staff to referee, distribute uniforms, provide food, and manage operations.
UMass Boston served as the venue this year—an institution Conley highlighted for producing political leaders, science and technology innovators, and numerous accomplished graduates who pursued excellence in the city’s heart.
Honorary captains and role models included Steve Burton of WBZ-TV sports; Michael Holley, legendary sports reporter and WEEI radio host; Brian Salmand, FOX-25 news anchor; Cary Shuman, editor in chief of the Independent Newspaper Group; and Jermaine Wiggins, former New England Patriots player and Hot 96.7 radio personality.
Leon Powe, former Boston Celtics power forward and current consultant, served as the featured speaker of the day.
Every participating young player received a complimentary VIP tour pledge from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate.
Representation came from the Blackstone Community Center; Bromley Heath Tenant Management Corporation; St. Peter’s Teen Center; New Academy Estates; Codman Academy Charter High School; Project RIGHT Inc.; Revere Police Athletics League; and South Boston Community Center.