Football Pats struggle against Masconomet, look to rebound in Greater Boston League play

By Dom Nicastro

Revere High School’s football team faced a tough challenge last Friday night as it hosted Masconomet, which overpowered the Patriots with a decisive 31-6 victory. From the outset, Masconomet set the tone with a dominant rushing attack, led by junior running back Jack Fabiano, who rushed for more than 200 yards while finding the end zone three times and converting three two-point conversions.

Revere’s bright spot came from Reda Atoui, a freshman who scored the Patriots’ only touchdown on a 10-yard run. Atoui also led the team in tackles, showcasing his defensive skills throughout the night.

“He’s a very good player and is going to get better,” said Revere coach Lou Cicatelli. “He was our shining star on the night. Reda’s going to be one of the better ones. He’ll dip his shoulder and run right at you.”

Masconomet’s offense, powered by their formidable offensive line, created ample space for Fabiano to exploit. Masco quarterback Cruz Zizza added to the Chieftains’ tally with a late 13-yard touchdown pass to receiver Liam Ginley, sealing the game in the fourth quarter. Revere struggled to contain the Chieftains’ relentless offense, and the Pats’ offensive drives were stymied by a lack of execution and costly mistakes.

Coach Cicatelli acknowledged the challenge his young team faced against Masconomet’s aggressive play. “We’re very young, and we ran into a buzzsaw with Masconomet,” Cicatelli said. “We didn’t tackle well, and our defense was on the field most of the game. The good news is it’s over, and we’ll get into the Greater Boston League now.”

Despite the tough loss, Cicatelli remains optimistic about Revere’s prospects in league play. The Patriots (0-2) will begin their Greater Boston League schedule this Thursday night when they host Medford at 5 p.m. The Mustangs are also seeking their first win of the season after three consecutive losses.

“Medford is pretty similar to us,” Cicatelli said. “They’ve got a good quarterback who does a lot of the things Danny Hou does for us. Their whole offense is good, and they’ve got a very good running game.”

With their sights set on the Greater Boston League title and a potential playoff spot, Revere will need to clean up penalties and mistakes as they look to bounce back from Friday’s defeat. Cicatelli is confident that his team can rise to the occasion. “Our goal is to win the Greater Boston League, and that is still intact,” Cicatelli said. “We just have to step up and stop making penalties and mistakes. We’ll tone it down for them and look to keep things simple.”