Revere High School Sports Roundup

By Dom Nicastro

Revere boys soccer prepares for Bedford clash after gritty playoff win

The Revere High School boys soccer team continues to make waves this season, capping off its regular season with a strong 12-2-2 record and earning the No. 9 seed out of 38 teams in the Division 2 MIAA tournament.

The Patriots’ blend of offensive firepower and defensive resilience set the stage for their postseason campaign, which began with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over No. 24 East Longmeadow.

  Revere’s opening playoff match on Nov. 4 showcased their trademark determination and skill. Senior forward Patrick Valentim played a pivotal role, scoring both goals to secure the 2-1 win. Valentim’s precision and poise were on full display as he capitalized on two assists from Angel Ortez, whose creative playmaking once again highlighted his importance to the Patriots’ attack. Ortez, who has been a standout player all season with his ability to contribute goals and assists, found Valentim in space twice to create scoring opportunities that proved decisive.

The Patriots’ defensive unit limited East Longmeadow’s scoring chances and held strong after conceding one goal. This collective defensive effort has been a hallmark of Revere’s season, contributing to their low average of goals allowed per game.

  Revere’s regular season showcased their versatility and depth. With a 12-2-2 record, they demonstrated their offensive might.

Here are some statistics from the 2024 season:

Team statistics:

• Average goals per game: 2.47
• Average allowed goals per game: 1.18

Top five goal scorers:

1. Angel Ortez: 11 goals
2. Patrick Valentim: 10 goals
3. Santiago Velez: 6 goals
4. Francisco Navarette: 4 goals
5. Jeremy Romero: 3 goals

Top 5 assist leaders:

1. Francisco Navarette: 6 assists
2. Angel Ortez: 5 assists
3. Brayan Medina: 4 assists
4. Santiago Velez: 3 assists
5. Patrick Valentim: 2 assists

The leadership from key players like Valentim and Ortez has been pivotal, as has the consistency of playmakers such as Francisco Navarette, who contributed significantly in both scoring and assists.

The Patriots’ ability to turn matches around and close out games has been a marked improvement from previous years. Coach Manny Lopes’ tactical adjustments, such as strategic formation changes and lineup rotations, kept the team competitive even in their toughest matchups.

  Revere’s next test comes against the No. 8 seed Bedford Buccaneers, a team that finished their regular season with a 4-5-8 record but proved their mettle with a 1-0 win over Sharon to kick off their postseason. The Patriots will travel to Bedford on Thursday, Nov. 7, for a 7 p.m. showdown.

Revere volleyball ends season with postseason loss

  Revere suffered a 3-0 loss at Essex Tech in the opening round of the Division 2 MIAA volleyball tournament. The Patriots were the No. 40 seed out of 40 teams, while Essex Tech was No. 25.

Revere ended the regular season 10-10. That is a huge turnaround from a two-win season the year before.

Coach Emilie Hostetter on the loss to Essex Tech: “The girls started really strong playing with them the first set, but Essex Tech took the set in the last few points. It was great to get the team tournament experience, so that we can come back even stronger next year.”

Senior Danna Canas had four kills and Dayana Ortega had three kills. Libero Samantha Indorato had three aces and 11 digs. Senior Captain Lea Doucette had two blocks.

Revere girls soccer falls in tourney opening round

Revere’s girls soccer team ended a fine campaign with a 5-0 loss to Foxborough in the opening round of the Division 3 MIAA girls soccer tourney. Revere was ranked 43^rd out of 44 teams. Foxborough was ranked 22.

The Patriots, under first-year coach Ariana Rivera, finished the regular season 9-7.