By Justin A. Rice, Globe Correspondent

New England Revolution players, wives and girlfriends will model looks from Ted Baker London’s spring/summer line to raise money for America SCORES Boston on April 3 at BOND at The Langham Hotel in downtown Boston.

America SCORES Boston partners with elementary and middle schools in Boston public schools to provide team-based programs that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning.

Revolution players Kevin Alston, Darius Barnes, Andy Dorman, Lee Nguyen, Saer Sene and A.J. Soares will serve as models along with team wives and girlfriends.

The evening is emceed by WHDH-TV Anchor Sarah French and features raffles, music and more. Dellaria Salons & Spas’ hair and make-up artists will style the models while DJ Joe Bermudez provides music.

A ticket including a 6:30 p.m. VIP Reception costs $50 while a general admission ticket to the 7:30 p.m. fashion show is $25.

Tickets for the 21-plus event are available in advance at RevsFashionShow.eventbrite.com

For more information call 617.956.8765.

Justin A. Rice covers Boston Public school athletics. He can be reached at jrice.globe@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeJustinRice or @BPSspts.

By Justin A. Rice, Globe Correspondent

Brighton High School is seeking to hire a new boys' soccer coach as well as a cheerleading coach.

The school's athletic coordinator, Randolph Abraham, said he is looking to conduct interviews during the first week of March.

All potential candidates should contact Abraham at rabraham@boston.k12.ma.us

"We are looking for passionate, hard-working, experienced candidates," Abraham said via e-mail.

Justin A. Rice covers Boston Public school athletics. He can be reached at jrice.globe@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeJustinRice or @BPSspts.

Alison Davey made a promise to cut her
hair and she followed through with it.

By Mary Pavlu, Globe Correspondent

Alison Davey is used to succeeding. The New Mission junior is a BSA athlete, a star soccer and basketball player, and excels at academics -- all while tirelessly raising money to support cancer research.

In 2009, Davey was devastated upon hearing that her aunt in California was diagnosed with cancer and decided to do something about it.

“She’s my whole world,” Davey said. “I write about her in school and I text her every day to stay strong.

“Everything she does inspires me, and everything she does, I want to do. She’s the best.”

A recent visit with her aunt triggered her big idea to support cancer research.

“Seeing her was emotional and I was just like, ‘I have to do something,’ ” Davey said.

“With my guidance counselors, I set a goal of raising $1,000 for the cause from Oct. 13th to Nov. 13th. And then it just blew up.”

Because it was breast cancer awareness month, Davey decided that October was the perfect month to start a fundraiser. She baked brownies, cupcakes, and other goods every night to sell for a dollar the following day during her lunch period. She also handmade pink ribbons she sold, posted flyers, and provided her soccer team with pink shoelaces.

Then, she had a bigger idea.

“I decided if I reached my goal of raising $1,000 I would shave my head and donate it to locks of love,” she said.

As if shaving her head weren't courageous enough, she decided to do it in front of her entire school.

“I heard there would be a pep rally in November and everyone suggested I shave my head during it,” she said. “I’m not nervous about shaving it.

“It will grow back.”

With her hair braided in two, Davey walked into a packed gym ready to kick off the pep rally.

“Today, [Davey] will donate her beautiful hair to Locks of Love and is doing it with tremendous courage in front of us,” BCLA headmaster Brett Dickens said in her introduction. “We’re here to support Aly, but she’s the one giving us so much strength.”

Davey then took the stage to thank her classmates before her haircut.

“I’m proud to stand before you and say I raised $1,250 to support cancer research,” she said to a roaring crowd. “By shaving my head, my hair will be more than my everyday ponytail.

“It will provide security for a child with cancer, and that is a great thing.”

Davey’s brother, Joe Davey, a former BCLA student proceeded to shave her head in front of the audience that chanted “Aly!”

“I was a little overwhelmed, but she has such a great attitude,” said her mother, Catherine Davey. “She was like, ‘I’m doing it Mom!’ I’m very proud of her.”

After the shave, Davey’s soccer teammates sprayed her new haircut pink.

“I thought If I was going to do it I had to go all out and get people’s attention,” Davey said, triumphantly packaging her braids to deliver to Locks of Love. “It felt really good and I’m happy I did it.”

Mary Pavlu covers Boston Public School athletics. She can be reached at Mary.Pavlu@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MaryPavlu

Emma Lama (right) helped the North squad beat the South 4-0 in the Boston Scholar Athlete All-Star game on Wednesday night. (Pavel Dzemianok / For the Boston Globe)

By Mary Pavlu, Globe Correspondent

The best high school soccer players took the field tonight in the Boston Scholar Athlete All Star games and for both the boys and girls, all results pointed North.

Teams were divided based on city location, and the North boys team had a 7-3 victory over the South while the North girls secured a 4-0 shut out over the South.

The North stars that dominated the boys’ win over the South didn’t come as much as a surprise. Season standouts like Brighton senior forward Rossel Cacho and Madison Park senior forward Edmilson Barros lead the team like they had played together for years.

Barros scored in the left corner of the goal in the fifth minute after a beautiful assist from Cacho, and ten minutes later Cacho scored off an assist from Barros.

Wowed by their dynamic, the South stepped up its defense.

Another top scorer in the league, Dorchester’s Warren Exceus scored in the last eight minutes of the half to get the South on the scoreboard before half time.

The South continued to make a comeback in the second half when O’Bryant sophomore Mikias Gurmesa tied up the score with 20 minutes left, and five minutes later Boston International senior Stephan Teixera garnered a goal providing a 3-2 lead.

Down by one, Barros and Cacho orchestrated a miraculous come back for the North. With only ten minutes left on the clock, Barros scored once and Cacho scored three more times.

“We were losing and then we got it back,” Cacho said. “This team was amazing. I’m speechless.”

North freshman goalkeeper Jozef Pineda of Snowden was also a standout and blocked many of the South’s shots on goal.

Latin Academy coach Denis Allen led the South while Brighton’s Adrian Kawuba, who was honored to be a coach of the year and to have had the star of the all-star game this season, coached the North.

“Both teams played hard and they’re all here for a reason,” Kawuba said. “It was tough in the beginning but Cacho got us back in the game, which was nice to see since he’s one of my players.”

“This city has a lot of unbelievable talent and it was great for Boston to showcase it tonight.”

The girls teams showed off plenty of skill as well, but there was no stopping the North.

The first half almost went scoreless until New Mission senior forward Bonnie Ramos sent the ball soaring into the middle of the goal with four minutes left.

The North came back even harder in the second as Madison Park senior forward Dulcelina Tavares scored in the first two minutes off of an impressive assist from East Boston senior forward Ruth Rivas.

“It felt so good to win,” Tavares said. “I’m a senior so I was excited to get picked as an all star and represent Madison Park.”

Ramos had another goal in the middle of the second half and Brighton senior striker Emma Lama capped off the game after a goal with eight minutes left.

Latin Academy senior forward Virginia McCaughey and Charlestown senior forward Sara Centeio were impressive on offense but couldn’t pull off a goal against Latin Academy sophomore keeper Sandra Seone-Serri.

North coach Richard La Cara of the East Boston girls soccer team is no stranger to victory as the Jets won the city championships this year.

“It was nice to win,” La Cara said. “We strive to have fun but I think winning is more fun than losing and we’re very pleased to have won.”

“My hat goes off to the other coaches who have limited resources and are still able to field competitive teams.”

Mary Pavlu covers Boston Public School athletics. She can be reached at Mary.Pavlu@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MaryPavlu

By Mary Pavlu, Globe Correspondent

The Madison Park boys' soccer team went to the semifinals against Somerville on Friday for the first time in eight years. After a 15-3 season and with star senior forward Edmilson Barros back in the game after a two-game hiatus because of a red card in its city league championship win, the Cardinals thought the match would be in its favor.

Although after an intense and often physical game, Madison Park fell to the Highlanders, 5-1.

“They played well,” Madison Park coach Joao Gomes said. “There were some mistakes and they let up easy goals, especially the third.”

“Somerville knows how to finish and they punish you if you make a mistake.”

While Somerville dominated the scoreboard, it doesn’t reflect the Cardinals' effort.

Both teams showed off great defensive skill in the first half, until Somerville junior striker Thayrone Miranda headed the ball into the net to start off the scoring 30 minutes into the game.

Barros wasn’t ready to let Somerville take the lead though, and sent a successful shot to the high right corner off of a penalty kick.

Junior defender Emike Pires played extraordinarily throughout the entire game, especially at the end of the first half.

The Highlanders drove the ball up the field and Cardinals goalkeeper Joao Rosa came out too far, leaving Somerville with a clear shot.

Pires used his body to defend the goal for an unbelievable save.

Despite Pires's impressive presence in defense, the Highlanders would not settle for a tie to finish the half.

With just under 17 minutes left, senior forward Felix De Bona scored for Somerville to take the lead, ending the first half, 2-1.

The Cardinals stormed the field in the second half, chanting, “Don’t give them anything!”

The energy became increasingly intense and physical.

Although the Cardinals were confident, 15 minutes into the second half, Miranda re-directed a corner kick to De Bona to score.

Down by two, Madison Park, while mostly maintaining possession of the ball, was often called for being offsides.

Within 10 minutes, De Bona and Miranda scored twice more.

It looked like the game wouldn’t end without another goal from the Cardinals, as it had many free kicks on the Highlanders side of the field.

Somerville junior goalkeeper Luis Guerra blocked every shot for the four-goal edge.

“Madison Park is a great team with a lot of talent,” Somerville coach George Scarpelli said. “If you’re not prepared for them at the start, you’re in trouble. They’re a class act and make the city proud.”

Somerville will face St. John’s Prep in the Division 1 North final at Manning field in Lynn on Sunday at noon.

Despite the tough loss, Madison Park is the city league champion.

“This season overall has been great,” Barros said. “It’s been eight years since we’ve been to the semifinals which makes me proud. We’re keeping our heads up.”

Coach Gomes also refused to let the loss sour his best season yet.

“This has been one of the best seasons we’ve ever had at Madison Park. Not only for the wins, but for the team chemistry and effort.”

“This has been the farthest run since I’ve been coaching and losing to Somerville is nothing to be embarrassed about.”

While the Cardinals will be losing many seniors including Barros next year, all of them plan on showing their support for their alma mater.

“My entire experience at Madison Park has been excellent,” Barros said. “Even when I’m in college I’ll still come back to visit and support the team.”

“I love Madison. My heart belongs to Madison.”

Mary Pavlu covers Boston Public School athletics. She can be reached at Mary.Pavlu@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MaryPavlu

By Mary Pavlu, Globe Correspondent

The Madison Park boys' soccer team (15-3) can hardly wait for the MIAA state tournament semifinal match against Somerville (18-0-2) Thursday; especially senior forward Edmilson Barros.

Because of a red card in the Cardinals' city league championship win against Boston International, the talented player had to sit out the first round and the quarterfinal. Thursday, he’s off the bench and back in the game.

Barros has his team to thank after it secured an exhilarating win Tuesday against Methuen. The Cardinals were down by one in the first half but pulled it together and scored five in the second, resulting in a 5-1 victory.

Barros joined his teammates in celebration at the end of the game with the assurance that he finally had the opportunity to play in the tournament.

“It is definitely exciting to have Edmilson back,” Madison Park coach Joao Gomes said. “He is a good player and a great young man. He was supportive of his teammates and they played hard when he was out which shows tremendous character of his team.”

Gomes said the game against second place in the state Somerville wont be easy, especially since the Cardinals suffered a 6-2 loss the last time they played the Highlanders. Madison Park has faced Somerville three times within the last year and has yet to pull off a win.

“They can score on you in the blink of an eye especially if you give them space,” Gomes said. “They are strong, physical and quick. However, we also know we can score on them.

“This will not be an easy game but we are ready to give it out best shot.”

Gomes naturally declined to share the Cardinals' game plan, but hinted it will be different from the last time they faced the Highlanders. One thing Somerville can expect is Madison’s secret weapon – Barros.

“We are not timid to play anybody,” Gomes said. “I trust my players and have confidence in their ability.”

“We are ready to upset Somerville.”

Mary Pavlu covers Boston Public School athletics. She can be reached at Mary.Pavlu@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MaryPavlu

By Mary Pavlu, Globe Correspondent

America SCORES Boston will host the 14th annual Poetry SLAM! featuring 360 elementary school student athletes who will perform original work in front of peers, parents, friends and the Boston community on Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre.

The theme of the spoken pieces that the children will share is “My American Dream.” Andre Dubus III, acclaimed author of “House of Sand and Fog,” will also speak at the Poetry SLAM!

America SCORES Boston’s mission is to promote academic excellence and healthy choices for Boston public school athletes. For more information visit americascoresboston.org.

Mary Pavlu covers Boston Public School athletics. She can be reached at Mary.Pavlu@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MaryPavlu

By Mary Pavlu, Globe Correspondent

The annual Boston Scholar Athlete All-Star soccer game rosters have been released.

The girls will play at 5 p.m., while the boys will play at 7 p.m. at Wentworth Institute of Technology on Nov. 14.

The North Girls’ Soccer All-Stars:

# Player Team Year

1 Emma Lama, Brighton, 2013

2 Love Awah, Brighton, 2013

3 Sara Centeio, Charlestown, 2015

4 Janiel Gordon Charlestown 2015

5 Virgina McCaughey, Latin Academy, 2013

6 Jillian Eweka, Latin Academy, 2014

7 Daitannah Smith, South Boston, 2014

8 Chelsea Rogers, South Boston, 2013

9 Bonnie Ramos, New Mission, 2013

10 Alison Davey, New Mission, 2014

11 Hannah Lunetta, East Boston, 2014

12 Ruth Rivas, East Boston, 2013

13 Dulcelina Tavares, Madison Park, 2013

14 Heidymara Gomes, Madison Park, 2013

15 Pamela Sepulveda, East Boston, 2016

16 Sandra Seone-Serri, Latin Academy, 2015

Coach of the Year: Richard LaCara, East Boston

The South Girls’ Soccer All-Stars

# Player Team Year

1 Ajyanna Jones, O’Bryant, 2013

2 Yonetta Harris, O’Bryant, 2014

3 Elizabeth Lewis, West Roxbury, 2013

4 Mackala McPherson, West Roxbury, 2013

5 Aida Cornier, English, 2013

6 Trayana Mairn, English, 2013

7 Mirlande Philogene, Dorchester, 2013

8 Kaylin-Thomas-Bennett, Dorchester, 2015

9 Lyne Justal, CASH, 2013

10 Samarah Jean. CASH, 2013

11 Jessica Semedomatins, Burke, 2013

12 Steice Do Canto, Burke, 2013

13 Angeline Marchante, Snowden, 2013

14 Diahalt Loazio, Snowden, 2013

Coach of the Year: Edner Catemite, West Roxbury

The North Boys’ Soccer All-Stars:

1 Wilton Zuo, Snowden, 2013

2 Jozef Pineda, Snowden, 2016

3 Eric Dos Santos, South Boston, 2014

4 Wilson Estrada, South Boston, 2014

5 Rossel Cacho, Brighton, 2013

6 Joshua Depina, Brighton, 2013

7 Marvin Melgar, East Boston, 2013

8 Elmer Ventura, East Boston, 2013

9 Gustavo Bendezu Villa, Charlestown, 2013

10 Hung Huynh, Charlestown, 2014

11 Dony Resende, Burke, 2015

12 Nicholas Knight, Burke, 2013

13 Edmilson Barros, Madison Park, 2013

14 Aloiso Barbosa, Madison Park, 2013

15 Joao Rosa, Madison Park, 2014

Coach of the Year: Adrian Kawuba, Brighton

The South Boys’ Soccer All-Stars

# Player Team Year

1 Guy Charlot Destin, Dorchester, 2014

2 Warren Exceus, Dorchester, 2014

3 Ricarfens Saintil, West Roxbury, 2014

4 Emmanuel Jean-Charles, West Roxbury, 2014

5 Gelson Gomes, CASH, 2015

6 Marc Thebaud, CASH, 2013

7 Mikias Gurmesa, O’Bryant, 2015

8 Ibrahim Kallon, O’Bryant, 2013

9 Makhdum Quarashei, English, 2014

10 Mohammad Avais, English, 2014

11 Bruno Pires, Boston International, 2013

12 Damlton Fernandes, Boston International, 2014

13 Matteo Grando, Latin Academy, 2015

14 Erwin Fuentes, Latin Academy, 2013

15 Stephan Teixeira, Boston International, 2013

Coach of the Year: Denis Allen, Latin Academy

Mary Pavlu covers Boston Public School athletics. She can be reached at Mary.Pavlu@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MaryPavlu

By Mary Pavlu, Globe Correspondent

Coming off a 4-0 win over Brighton Saturday, the East Boston boys' soccer team stepped onto the field Tuesday in high spirits to face Masconomet – the No. 1 team in the state. But the Jets could not keep up with the Chieftains and were blanked, 3-0, in the second round of the MIAA Division 1 North tournament.

The Jets were stunned soon after the whistle blew, as Masconomet senior striker Keyon Olia scored into the high right corner in the first minute.

“I definitely felt challenged,” said East Boston junior defender Ben Lara. “[Masconomet’s] forwards and midfielders ran together and I wasn’t used to so much pressure.”

Realizing just how strong a team it was facing, East Boston stepped it up a notch
and brought the ball to the Chieftains side of the field. The Jets got off four impressive shots, but were all blocked by junior goalkeeper William Stewart.

Masconomet junior striker Edison Forbes scored toward the end of the first half, bringing the score to 2-0 at halftime.

In the second half, East Boston worked hard to move the ball up the field and get on the scoreboard. With intense pressure from Masconomet not letting up, the Jets instead excelled in defense, led by junior defenders Ben Buenorostro and Lara.

With 10 minutes left, it looked as though East Boston would finally make it onto the scoreboard as Lara took a free kick at the 18-yard line. He fired a powerful shot to the upper middle of the goal, but Stewart blocked it.

With eight minutes left, after a crowded fight for the ball in the goal box, Chieftains junior midfielder Adam Grammer scored again.

So the tournament ends with a 3-0 loss for East Boston, but the Jets are proud of their season and the fact that they made it to the second round.

“It was nice to pass the first round,” Lara said. “It was my first time and everyone else’s. We haven’t made it this far in six years.”

While coach Lorenzo Di Benedetto was disappointed by the Jets’ performance against the Chieftains, he is happy with the success of the season.

“We didn’t perform as well as I thought we would,” he said, “but this was a really good season, especially because we replaced 10 seniors from last year. We’ve had a great run and they’re just great kids.”

Di Benedetto said he will lose nine seniors next year, and that the team will most likely be led by underclassmen.

“We’ve had this program for two years and everybody just gets stronger,” he said. “Brighton, Dorchester, Boston International – we all keep moving ahead. It could be anybody's game and it keeps everybody on their toes.”

Masconomet will proceed to the semifinals against St. John’s Prep at Manning Field in Lynn at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Mary Pavlu covers Boston Public School athletics. She can be reached at Mary.Pavlu@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MaryPavlu

By Mary Pavlu, Globe Correspondent

The New Mission girls were discouraged after losing 1-0 to East Boston in last week's city soccer semi-finals and wanted to make a come back in the MIAA Division 3 North tournament against Winthrop.

The Titans were not able to deliver, however, and lost, 5-0.

“I heard they have a strong middle,” New Mission coach Kerry Haczyk said prior to the game. “And a very strong sweeper. We’re going to do everything we can to challenge that.”

The game started looking like New Mission could have a chance until the 15-minute mark.

Freshman forward Holli Benson sent an excellent pass on the ground from the left side of the goal to senior forward Jessica Dowson to score in the lower left corner.

Only five minutes later, Vikings senior midfielder Liana Ferullo sent a successful shot into the upper right corner.

Vikings senior forward Renee LoPresti kept the goals coming, five minutes later, after redirecting sophomore midfielder Carly O’Keefe’s corner kick.

“We didn’t know what to expect coming in but we pushed ourselves,” LoPresti said. “It was a great game and a great fight.”

By the end of the first half, the Vikings were up 3-0.

“We knew it would be a tough game coming in,” New Mission junior defender Alison Davey said. “The coaches really helped us step it up and regain our confidence at half time.”

Upon hearing Titans coach Kerry Haczyk’s encouraging words, New Mission stormed onto the field in the second half in hopes of a goal. The Titans had more shots on goal than the first and upped its defense, but could not manage to score.

Meanwhile for the Vikings, LoPresti and Ferullo both scored again resulting in a 5-0 victory.

“We hoped for the win,” Vikings coach Tracey Martucci said. “But you never know because we didn’t see them play all season.”

“We struggled all season with scoring so it was nice to get five to boost our confidence.”
Winthrop will move forward to the quarterfinals against St. Mary’s on Tuesday at 4 pm at Manning field in Lynn.

While that means New Mission’s season has come to an end at 13-2-1, the Titans are proud of a successful first year transition into the city league.

“This being our first year and combining two schools into one,” Haczyk said, “I didn’t expect such a great turnout. I couldn’t believe that we got this far and I am so proud of them.”

Mary Pavlu covers Boston Public School athletics. She can be reached at Mary.Pavlu@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MaryPavlu