Bathing in the jubilation of victory near center court of the Cathedral High gym, Everett senior Jordan McAfee repeatedly circled back to the same word:

Statement.

His third-ranked Crimson Tide basketball team delivered just that Monday morning at the BABC Winter Classic, coming back from a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat fifth-ranked New Mission, 67-66, in a furiously-paced thriller.

“[That’s] probably the biggest statement game [we’ve had],’’ McAfee said. “Our mind-set is [to] always stay in it no matter what happens; always compete and don’t ever give up. We did a good job of that.’’

With Everett trailing by a point with less than 10 seconds to play, Crimson Tide forward Theo Zidor made the game’s pivotal play, tipping and corralling a shot attempt by New Mission forward Alexander Delarosa.

In composed fashion, Zidor swung the ball to guard Isaiah Likely (16 points, 10 rebounds), who in turn made the outlet pass of his life, hitting McAfee in stride for the go-ahead basket with 3.7 seconds remaining.

A final push by New Mission (6-4) was stolen in the backcourt, putting the wraps on yet another Everett barn-burner victory.

“I’m a lucky guy,’’ said Everett coach John DiBiaso.

“We had been telling them all game that rather than walking up, [New Mission is] so aggressive on defense, you have to push it up and catch them in transition. I thought the final three minutes we finally started being effective at that.’’

Down 60-50, Everett (8-0) appeared to have no answer for New Mission’s Mitchell twins, Charlie and Charles, who each notched five steals.

The tide soon turned, as a 12-3 Crimson run cut the Titan lead to 1 with 1:51 remaining.

With his brother Charlie sidelined for the final two minutes due to an ankle injury, Charles Mitchell (24 points, six 3-pointers) picked up the slack, knocking down a corner 3 for a 66-62 New Mission lead.

The Titans did not score again.

With 39.6 seconds left, junior Ghared Boyce (16 points) hit from downtown, cutting the deficit back to 1 and setting the stage for Everett’s triumphant closing sequence.

“They’re very fast, they’re aggressive, they have a good team and they’re well-coached,’’ said DiBiaso. “It was a great game for both of us. I’m glad they’re in Division 2 so we won’t see them in the tournament.’’

BC High 82, O’Bryant 55 — Behind 21 points and 10 rebounds from senior Carl Pierre, the second-ranked Eagles (10-0) continued their dominance, defeating the 16th-ranked Tigers at the BABC Winter Classic at Cathedral.

Junior guard Travis Evee added 18 points including five 3-pointers, while junior Matt Thompson contributed 16 points off the bench. O’Bryant (6-3) was led by senior Kobe Smith (15 points).

St. John’s Prep 68, Brighton 63 — Prep junior guard Nate Hobbs made his presence felt at the BABC Winter Classic with his speed, jumping prowess, and overall athletic ability. He scored 18 of his 23 points in the second to lead the sixth-ranked Eagles (7-1) past the 10th-ranked Tigers (5-3), who led, 36-25, at the half. Laqu Howard had 23 for Brighton.

North Reading 90, Georgetown 61 — The senior backcourt of Mike McCauley (21 points) and Cam Davis (16) powered the Hornets (7-1) past the host Royals (2-8).

Millis 55, Dover-Sherborn 44 — Senior Merrill Cushman logged 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Mohawks (7-3) in the Tri-Valley League victory.

Winchester 75, Arlington Catholic 49 — Senior Brendan Clark scored 23 points for the Sachems (4-2).

Cathedral 79, Burke 54 — The 18th-ranked Panthers (8-3) were led by senior Dillion Handricken-Barros (16 points), senior Kelvin Cheek (15 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals) and junior Khalil Blair (16 points). Senior DaJour Dunkley (21 points) led the way for Burke (8-3).

Maynard 69, Sutton 60 — Corey Olivier (22 points), Chris Bastien (13) and Timmy Lawton (12) guided the visiting Tigers (8-2) past the No. 8 Sammies (10-2). Sutton’s Zack Rabuffo had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Nick Maselek had 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Jared Buffone poured in 14 points.

Girls’ basketball

Bishop Feehan 75, Martha’s Vineyard 38 — Senior Emily Miccile scored 14 points to lead the top-ranked Shamrocks (7-1).

Boys’ hockey

Braintree 3, Needham 0 — Seniors Colin Guilbault, Shawn McGuire, and Ryan Coady all scored for the Wamps (7-2), while junior Owen Cuddyer posted a 21-save shutout for the Bay State Conference victory.

Wellesley 5, Milton 2 — Senior Nathan Brown and junior Darrold Webb had two goals apiece for the Raiders (7-2) in the Bay State Conference win at Ulin Rink.

Xaverian 3, Reading 1 — Senior forward Will Wolford netted two goals and added an assist while linemate Egor Borschev produced a goal and two helpers to lead the Hawks (4-3-2) in the Catholic Conference/Middlesex League Shootout.

Masconomet 6, Beverly 1 — Sophomore Brendan Driscoll tallied two goals and three assists for the Chieftains, while senior Brandon Lafata added a score and three helpers.

Waltham 1, Falmouth 0 — Senior Charlie Leclair netted the winning goal with 1:21 left. Junior Kyle Penton posted 24 saves in net for the Hawks.

Saugus 5, Bishop Fenwick 4 — Senior captain Brendan Ronan had a goal and two assists for the Sachems.

Walpole 3, Bridgewater-Raynham 0 — Junior Matt Morris netted a goal in the win for the 14th-ranked Rebels (10-0).

Northeast 6, Shawsheen 5 — Senior Steven Wesley had a goal and four assists as the Golden Knights (6-2) rallied from a 5-1 deficit at Hallenborg Pavilion.

Girls’ hockey

Lexington 4, Winchester 4 — Senior Emily Devine scored twice for the host Minutemen and Nicole Maimonis and Elli Geldart also found the back of the net.

Canton 6, Franklin 0 — Junior Marissa Devane netted a hat trick and senior captain Rebecca Eckler collected four assists to pace the host Bulldogs (4-3-2).

Whitman-Hanson 8, North Quincy 2 — Mel McAleer tallied four goals and an assist while Alyssa Murphy contributed three goals and two assists for the visitors.

Notre Dame (Hingham) 1, Hingham 0 — Freshman goalie Erin Murray collected 25 saves in the shutout win for the sixth-ranked Cougars (10-0).

Shrewsbury 7, Newton North 2 — Jenna Krikorian and Delaney Couture both tallied two goals and two assists to boost the visiting Colonials (8-1-0) past the Tigers (0-6-1).

Girls’ gymnastics

Stoneham 132.650, Wakefield 121.350 — In the first meeting between 17-year Stoneham coach Annemarie McNeil and her daughter, Brianna, in her first season at Wakefield, the host Spartans (2-1) prevailed with sophomore Megan Ribuado earning a 9.5 on the beam.

Girls’ swimming

Wayland 86, Mystic Valley 82 — Seventh grader Deanna Guo (2:23;.53) qualified for states in the 200-yard individual medley for host Mystic Valley.

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