National Recruit Lewis Cine leaves Everett Football for Texas; Talks former Coach John DiBiaso & College Decision

Lewis Cine, the most highly regarded Massachusetts recruit in the Class of 2019, led a dominant Everett defense last season, but will move to Texas to finish out his high school career.    Photo by Joe Parello.

By Eamon Convey (@ConveyWEEI)

Everett High School has become synonymous with excellence as far as Massachusetts high school football is concerned.

The Crimson Tide have won the last two MIAA Division 1 state championships, and have been one of the state's premier programs for the last quarter century, capturing 11 Super Bowl titles and over 250 wins under coach John DiBiaso the past 26 seasons.

However, after DiBiaso announced his retirement, then his decision to take the head coaching position at Catholic Memorial, many questions surround the program going into the 2018 season.

Now, one player the Tide were undoubtedly counting on to help bridge the gap in the coming year has decided to take his talents south to the Lone Star State, as four-star defensive back Lewis Cine made his intentions to transfer known this past weekend.

Previewing The MIAA State Football Championships: Divisions 1 & 8

Can Everett capture a second state title in a row? The Tide has plenty of new faces since last year, but still plenty of championship caliber talent.

 By SuiteSports Staff

We finish our series of MIAA state championship previews with the largest and smallest divisions in the Commonwealth. For any of our past previews, click below, and continue on for breakdowns of Everett vs Xaverian and Hoosac Valley vs Millis.

Divisions 2 & 3
Divisions 4 & 7
Divisions 5 & 6

Everett Starts Fast and Hangs On to Down Central Catholic in D1 North Final

From Left: Jacob Miller, Helber, Dwayne Binns, Anthony Norcia, Jason Maitre, Jaden Mahabir pose with the MIAA Division 1 North championship trophy.

By Matt Feld (@mattyfeld612)

Some say that repeating as a state champion is the hardest feat to accomplish in high school sports. So far to date, that has not been the case for Everett.

On a frigid night at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Crimson Tide offense fired on all cylinders as quarterback Jake Willcox threw four first half touchdown passes to lead No. 3 Everett to a 37-29 win over No.1 Central Catholic in the Division 1 North Sectional Final.

The Crimson Tide will now look to defend their Division 1 crown when they take on Xaverian in a rematch of last years Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium on December 2nd.

Willcox (17-for-26, 308 yards, 4 TDs) played behind Jordan McAfee a season ago and noted how special it is to be the focal point this time around.

PHOTO GALLERY: Everett Tops Lexington in D1 North Football Semifinals

Photos by Joe Parello (@HerewegoJoe)

Things were even early, as a Sal Frelick touchdown pass drew the host Minutemen even with favored Everett at 14 in the second quarter. But it would be all Crimson Tide after that.

Thanks to a swarming defense, play making offense, and some opportunistic special teams, Everett scoring 35 unanswered points to walk out of Lexington with a 49-21 victory, and a trip to the Division 1 North sectional finals.

Continue below for images from the Tide's big win over the previously unbeaten Minutemen, and note that you can click any image to enlarge and launch a slideshow.

Everett Rolls to First Round Victory as DiBiasio Earns 300th Career Win

John DiBiasio Earns 300th Win in Playoff Victory

By Matt Feld (@mattyfeld612)

Everett - It may have been a contest filled with future college football stars, but on Friday night the most important statistic belonged to the head coach.

Everett coach Jon DiBiaso secured the 300^th victory of his career on Friday as the Tide, behind three first half touchdown passes from quarterback Jake Willcox, defeated No. 6 St. John’s Prep, 49-14 in the first round of the MIAA Division 1 North playoffs.

The feat of 300 career victories is nothing short of amazing. DiBiaso joins Northbridge head coach Ken LaChapelle (352 wins) as the only two active head coaches in MIAA football history to reach the 300 win plateau.

DiBiaso, who has 12 state titles, now is 300-75-1 all-time over 35 years at the helm.

MIAA Football Top 25: Week 2

St. John's (Shrewsbury) dominated Catholic Memorial from the opening kick Friday night.

Our preseason rankings of the best teams in the state, as selected by our panel of staff writers and correspondents. (Updated 9/10)

1. Everett (1-0; Last Week – 1) The Crimson Tide rolled its chief rival in emphatic fashion, downing Xaverian 31-7 in the opener, and the final margin could've been even greater. Not a missing a beat with Jake Wilcox taking over under center, Everett is the clear-cut favorite to repeat as Division 1 champion. 

Everett is Clear Division 1 Favorite After Thrashing of Xaverian

By Matt Feld (@mattyfeld612)

EVERETT - Within moments it was clear; The Crimson Tide are the prohibitive Division 1 favorites in 2017.

Behind a stellar opening day performance from quarterback Jake Wilcox, Everett cruised to a 38-7 victory over Xaverian on Saturday afternoon at Everett Memorial Stadium.

The lead up to the game was a recognition of the town, as it was the Crimson Tide’s homecoming, while the 44 minutes of play that followed were a non-stop celebration of a prolific Everett offense.

Wilcox, who went 11-for-16 for 305 yards and 3 touchdowns, used a multitude of offensive weapons that the Hawks were simply unable to contain.

Everett's Football Stars Sign Letters of Intent on National Signing Day

From Left: Jordan McAfee (UConn), Duval Paul (Georgetown), Theo Zidor (Central Connecticut) and Carlins Platel (Assumption) prepare to sign Letters of Intent to their respective colleges

By Nate Weitzer (@Nweitzer7)

EVERETT, Mass. – Sitting behind the MIAA Division 1 State Championship that they fought so hard to earn this past fall, four of Everett’s most distinguished scholar-athletes signed official letters of intent to their respective colleges on National Signing Day.

Quarterback Jordan McAfee (University of Connecticut), defensive lineman Duval Paul (Georgetown), wide receiver Theo Zidor (Central Connecticut) and cornerback Carlins Platel (Assumption College) beamed as they fulfilled their lifelong dreams by accepting offers to play football at the collegiate level.

No. 5 Everett comes back late to down No. 3 New Mission at The BABC Holiday Tournament

Ghared Boyce knocking down a huge three-pointer in the final minute of Everett's win over New Mission

By Nate Weitzer (@Nweitzer7)

BOSTON — With less than four minutes to play, Everett trailed an undersized and undermanned New Missions squad 63-55. 

The defending Division 2 state champion Titans had frustrated and burned the Crimson Tide for every mistake or episode of hesitation all morning at the second installment of the BABC Holiday Tournament at Cathedral High, but head coach John DiBiaso’s players woke up down the stretch and finished the game on a 12-3 run to pull out a 67-66 victory in the end.

MIAA Top 25 Boys Basketball Poll: 12/27/16

Marlboro makes a jump in our rankings after topping CMass power St. John's (Shrewsbury). Photo by Ryan Bowman.

Our rankings of the best teams in the state during the 2016-17 basketball season, as selected by our panel of staff writers and correspondents. (Updated 12/27)

1. Cambridge (4-0; Last Ranking  –  1): Falcons made mince meat of their conference opponents last week, but will face two tough opponents at the BABC Holiday Tournament in Portsmouth (N.H.) and St. Raphael’s (R.I.).

2. BC High (3-0; Last Ranking  –  2):  So far this year, the Eagles have defeated three very good teams by an average margin of 21.6 points. Talented point guard Travis Evee and star wing Carl Pierre provide the foundation, but this is a very deep BC High team. 

Everett Alum Lukas Denis Latest MA Product to Start for Boston College

Lukas Denis was a play maker on both sides of the ball during his Everett days, but now he's settling in as a starting defensive back for Boston College. Photo courtesy of Brendan C. Hall and ESPN Boston.

By Joe Parello (@HerewegoJoe)

In the midst of another disappointing performance by Boston College, one Bay State product broke into the starting lineup for the Eagles.

During BC's 45-7 drubbing at the hands of Florida State Friday night in Tallahassee, former Everett star Lukas Denis made his first start for the Eagles, and it appears the sophomore will be seeing a lot more action the rest of the year.