But because Malden can’t beat Everett, Malden can’t make the playoffs. And because Malden can’t make the playoffs, it hasn’t won a Super Bowl. The MIAA playoffs started in 1972 and in the 40 years since, Malden has never participated. In Medford, Cambridge, and Somerville a similar scene plays out, with Everett and the current playoff format a roadblock to the postseason. In fact, the last team other than Everett to win the Greater Boston League was Waltham in 2000, a school no longer in the league. The remaining GBL schools need help.
