On January 8th, the Malden Tornadoes played against the Medford Mustangs, resulting in a 20-point loss as the final score ended up being 60-40. Medford secured an early lead on Malden and maintained that momentum with continuous aggressive offensive plays, putting pressure on Malden and taking advantage of every opportunity to score.
Complementing the Malden boys’ effort, the Malden High cheer team energetically cheered Malden the whole way through, bringing life to the game and the crowd. Even though the boys were losing, the cheerleaders kept the energy high with vibrant, crowd-engaging cheers. Their support kept both the players and the crowd alive throughout the game, making it a good time, no matter how the scores came out.
Basketball is way more than a game of scoring baskets and gaining points; it requires a combination of skill, strategy, and teamwork. Malden displayed these three qualities beautifully, especially player Malik Johnson, who played very well defensively, blocking Medford from scoring time and time again.
While the Mustangs took home the victory, the Golden Tornadoes displayed determination, spirit, and passion during this basketball game, making this game a night to remember.
