Once again, the Everett Crimson Tide are the Division 1 State Champions, and once again, there is no doubt as to who is the best team in the state of Massachusetts.
Everett dominated St. John's Prep in every facet of the game, allowing just one touchdown and racing out to a 24-7 halftime lead. John DiBiaso was exactly what he has been all year: efficient, timely, and a leader. He completed 16 of 21 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns. The duo of Manny Asprilla and Matt Costello was responsible for all three touchdown receptions, and racked up over 200 receiving yards. Asprilla also contributed 76 yards on the ground.
This win is especially special for this group of seniors. They were able to avenge 2008 and 2009 post season losses to Catholic Conference foes BC High and Xaverian, and that was not something Aprilla was interested in allowing happen again. He told us in his Pre-Game Post Friday, “losing another game to a Catholic Conference school would leave a scar on our lives forever.”
That's something they no longer need to worry about. From the opening kickoff, it was clear Everett was the best team to take the field at Gillette Stadium Saturday. As great as SJP had been coming into this game, it didn't matter who lined up across from Everett this season; they weren't going to be able to stop the Tide from rolling.
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