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The Student News Site of Everett High School, Everett MA

The Crimson Times
The Student News Site of Everett High School, Everett MA

The Crimson Times
The Student News Site of Everett High School, Everett MA

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Unified Basketball Secures 54-49 Victory Over Medford

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November 19, 2025
Shashi Pokhrel
Christian Diaz scoring with players around him defending.
Final score between Everett and Medford. (Shashi Pokhrel)

The Everett Unified Basketball team earned a thrilling 54-49 road win against Medford, capped off by a buzzer-beater from Michael Abellard (#24) to seal the game.

Michael Abellard (#24) led the team with 18 points, putting on a standout performance filled with energy and clutch shooting. Antwon Bonnet (#15) followed with 10 points, and Richard Gaul (#22) added 14 points, showing strong consistency throughout the matchup. Christian Diaz (#32) scored 4 points, while Ernest Ford (#25) and Alejandro Rivera Solis (#5) each contributed 2 to round out Everett’s balanced scoring effort.

Junior Tenzin Ghimire pictured helping the Unified Basketball team with defense against Medford. (Shashi Pokhrel)

Everett’s teamwork, communication, and hustle made the difference in a tight contest. The team celebrated their well-earned win with excitement and looks forward to keeping the momentum going into their next game.

Senior Isaque De Souza and Junior Tenzin Ghimire helped the Unified Basketball team by assisting and passing the ball around. Their dedicated volunteering help allowed for the team to be able to lead against Medford.

Their season is almost over, with senior night being 2 weeks from now. They have been undefeated this whole season. The Unified Basketball team has worked hard during practices and pre-games, and they plan on being undefeated this whole season.

About the Contributor
Shashi Pokhrel
Shashi Pokhrel, reporter, editor
Sophomore Shashi Pokhrel is contributing to the Crimson Times for her second year. After taking journalism last year, Pokhrel now serves as the president of the Newspaper Club. Outside the newsroom, she runs on the varsity cross country and indoor and outdoor track teams. Pokhrel enjoys writing news stories, sport recaps and opinion pieces. She is very passionate about sharing student voices and looks forward to another exciting year with the Crimson Times.