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Thursday's high school highlights

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Malden 13, Medford 7Shakarus Semexant's 35-yard touchdown pass to Herbans Antenor in the third quarter proved the difference as the Golden Tornadoes edged the Mustangs in the 122d meeting between the rivals. Globe sports, 11/26/09
Mystic Valley 28, Minuteman 10Alex Arredondo scored two of Mystic Valley's four second-half touchdowns. Globe sports, 11/26/09

Wednesday's high school highlights

Malden Catholic 42, Lawrence 32Senior running back Quinn McDonough led the attack for Malden Catholic, picking up 382 yards and five touchdowns. John Martin added the other score for Malden Catholic and ran in a 2-point conversion. Lawrence was led by quarterback Nick Elwell, who threw for three touchdowns. Kevin Valerio, T.J. Ramos, and Michael Calvetta all had touchdown receptions. Lanoe Thigpen and Harvey Blanco both scored on the ground for Lawrence. Globe sports, 11/25/09
Four Mystic Valley girls named soccer all-stars

Four Mystic Valley girls named soccer all-stars

Four members of the Mystic Valley girls’ soccer team were recently named to the Commonwealth Athletic Conference all star team. Boston Globe, 11/24/09

Warton named EMass soccer all-star

Malden High School's Sam Warton has been selected for the Eastern Massachusetts All Star Soccer team. He is being recognized because of his performance, skill, and dedication to high school soccer in Massachusetts. Boston Globe, 11/17/09

Football: Everett holds off Malden

‘‘It hurts that a silly, tinky-winky motion hurts us there,'' said first-year Malden coach Joe Pappagallo, after Everett won 13-7. Boston Globe, 11/16/09

Mystic Valley cheerleaders reach regional tournament

The Mystic Valley Cheerleading squad finished in first place in their division in a competition held last Sunday at St. Mary's in Lynn. Boston Globe, 11/12/09

Tornadoes fall just short in bid to make boys' soccer tourney

A season that started out full of hope and promises ended with disappointment as the Malden High boys' soccer team failed to reach the state tournament for the second straight year. Boston Globe, 11/9/09
Tornado field hockey ends with victory

Tornado field hockey ends with victory

The Malden High varsity field hockey team ended its season by defeating Revere, 3-1. The team executed outstanding passes and set up dazzling plays on the offensive end throughout the game. Boston Globe, 11/2/09
Malden High's golfers gather around coach Rick Malatesta, who led the squad to its best showing in years, including a 4-4 mark in the Greater Boston League. (Paul Famiglietti) Malden High's golfers gather around coach Rick Malatesta, who led the squad to its best showing in years, including a 4-4 mark in the Greater Boston League.

Malden High golfers celebrate gains this season

A revitalized Malden High golf team hit a number of milestones this fall, including its highest win total in two decades and taking second place in aggregate score at the Greater Boston League championship. Boston Globe, 10/19/09
Pappagallo's goal: Taking Malden football to the next level Joe Pappagallo leading one of his first practices at Malden High.

Pappagallo's goal:
Taking Malden football
to the next level

Malden High football is trying to make the step up from middle of the pack to top of the heap under new head coach Joe Pappagallo. For many fans of the Golden Tornadoes, that means beating Greater Boston League power Everett. Boston Globe, 9/09/09