*For several weeks during the 2019-2020 Everett High School football season, we are showcasing snap shots of newspaper clips from decades into the past, each including some of the biggest names in EHS football history.
Gridiron Flashback
Author: leaderstaff
Crimson Tide ousted – again – by Central Catholic, Referees
EVERETT – 37
CENTRAL CATHOLIC – 39
By Lorenzo Recupero
Over the last five years, no one has beaten Everett more than the Central Catholic Raiders.
In Saturday’s MIAA Division 1 North Semifinals, C-C made sure it remained that way, topping the Tide, 39-37, in overtime.
Since winning back-to-back titles in 2016 & 2017, C-C has been the largest thorn in Everett’s side, keeping them from a shot at a three-peat while knocking them out the playoffs the last two years in a row.
In those two Everett-ousting wins by C-C (8-1), three and two points were the margin of victory.
Last year’s difference was a last-second field goal and this time around a 2-point conversion rush in overtime.
The back-and-forth slugfest between the two division 1 powerhouses Saturday at Lawrence was the thriller all knew it would be, featuring several lead changes, big-time plays, and even a little dusting of referee decisions that some in attendance would say altered the outcome of the game including a second half snafu that gifted C-C an extra down that eventually lead to a tie-breaking touchdown.
Continue reading Crimson Tide ousted – again – by Central Catholic, Referees
Robert Conti
Robert Conti 90, passed away on November 4 at the West Revere Health Center with his loving wife Lillian by his side.
Bob was born on November 22, 1928 in Everett one of four children of the late Profeta and Mary (Locatelli) Conti. Bob grew up in Everett and it was in Everett that he established his business, Everett Aluminum which has become one of the foundations of the Everett Business Community. Bob Conti was respected, loved and admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
John C Rindone
John C Rindone 74, a life long Everett resident passed away at home with his son Jason by his side on Monday November 4.
John was born on February 11, 1945 in Everett, the son of Charles and Sophie (Iwanicki) Rindone. John was raised in Everett and attended the Everett Schools. He served his country in the United States Navy.
Elizabeth Doyle
Elizabeth “Betty” Doyle 82, a lifelong resident of Everett passed away surrounded by the love and adoration of her family on Monday November 4 at her daughter’s home after a valiant battle with cancer.
Betty was married to Jack “Red” Doyle who predeceased he in 2009. Red and Betty were together for 49 years and they proudly raised their three girls, Beth of Worcester, Kathy of Manomet and Trisha of Everett.