Classical vs Peabody Playoff Game
2/28/06 page 1
This game should be dedicated to the graduating Seniors from Classical. They have had a successful tenure on the team and have shown the fortitude and heart to be in the Northeast Conference Playoffs again this year. Graduating Seniors include Captain Jeff Watson, Kevin Arsenault, Terence Thornton, Peter Kopoulos, , Lamar Thomasson, Phil Mullins and George Martinez.
The whole story of this game appears at the end of the photo spread, but the balanced spread of points shows a real team effort. Vince Spence finished up with 14 points (with a desperation shot as the clock wound down in regulation time,) Roberto Vellon had 12, Jeff Watson had 10 ( with 7 assists,) Kevin Arsenault had 10 ( with 14 rebounds,) Terence Thornton had 8 key points late in the game. Peter Kopoulos, Quivara Jackson, Michael Quintana, and Louis Ayala scored points and played tough defense throughout the game.
The next Playoff Game is at Charlestown HS, at 7:30pm on Friday night.
Directions to Charlestown HS - Take Rt 1 South to the I-93 North Exit toward Somerville/Charlestown, go left onto New Rutherford Ave (Rt 99), turn right on Austin Street, keep left at the fork and stay on Austin Street. Austin becomes Green Street. Take a left onto Bartlett Street, right on Elm Street, right onto Medford Street, and the school is just ahead.
Pre-game warmups...
The lineup...
Mental preparation...
The pre-game buildup.
Ivette Espinal sings the National Anthem.
The rumble before the storm.
Varsity Cheerleaders never miss a game.
The starting five...
The jump ball starts the game.