~ RHS Patriots Sports Roundup ~

Depth, character and postseason momentum shape Revere’s winter sports push

By Dom Nicastro

As February unfolds at its midpoint, Revere’s winter teams continue to show growth across the ice, track and court, pairing strong individual performances with lessons that will carry into the rest of the season.

Revere High School boys indoor track builds momentum at GBL Championship

The Revere High School boys indoor track team finished second to Somerville at the GBL Indoor Championship, delivering one of its deepest meets under coach David Fleming. Revere placed four athletes in the top six of the 55-meter dash, led by Jeremy X and Oliver Escobar, a feat Fleming said had not occurred during his tenure. Both athletes later qualified for the Division 2 state meet.

In the 300 meters, Jeremy X ran a personal-best 36.60, matching strides with his Everett rival before narrowly running out of track at the finish. Captain Joey Angiulo, a multi-sport athlete who also competes in football and baseball, placed fifth with a strong effort.

The 600 meters belonged to Edwin Alarcon, who surged to the lead early in the second lap and never looked back. A four-year varsity athlete, Alarcon has qualified for the Division 2 state finals and recently committed to continue his track career at Worcester State University. Fleming credited Alarcon’s growth to increased toughness and leadership.

Freshman Kosta Stamatopoulos ran a personal record in the 1,000 meters, finishing seventh and as the only freshman in the field. Sophomore Tommy Waldron placed sixth in the mile, continuing his reputation for grinding out tough races.

In the shotput, Bryan Maia won the event with a PR of 50 feet, 4 inches, breaking the 50-foot barrier for the first time. When a scoring-table error briefly credited him with a longer throw, Maia corrected the mistake, sacrificing potential state-ranking benefits in the process. Fleming pointed to the moment as a reflection of the program’s values.

Revere’s relay depth also stood out. The 4×800 relay of Diogo Yogi, Waldron, Stamatopoulos and Alarcon qualified for the Division 2 state meet, while the 4×400 relay featuring Angiulo, Emmanuel Lopera, Amari Miller-Tobey and Alarcon also earned a state berth. The 4×200 relay qualified as well despite Jeremy X being forced to step off after a calf strain.

Revere High School girls indoor track shines at GBLs and MSTCA qualifiers

The Revere High School girls indoor track team placed third overall at the GBL Championship on Feb. 5, scoring 73 points behind two league titles and a wave of personal bests under coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli. Gemma Stamatopoulos led the way, winning the 600 meters in a new school-record time of 1:41.74, breaking her own mark from last season. She also anchored the winning 4×800 relay alongside Olivia Rupp, Emma DeCrosta and Annalise Rodriguez, as the group ran 11:00.57 to finish eight seconds ahead of the field.

Dayana Ortega took second in the hurdles with a PR of 10.05, while Rania Hamdani placed second in the 600 meters with a 1:44.56 that positions her for Division 2 state qualification. The 4×200 relay of Jaliyah Manigo, Danni Hope Randall, Zizi Kalliavas and Ortega also finished second.

Third-place finishes came from Basma Sahibi in the 55 hurdles, Rupp in the 2-mile and Stamatopoulos in the high jump. Rupp added a fourth-place finish in the mile, while the 4×400 relay of Manigo, Kalliavas, Randall and Hamdani placed fourth. Ina Tamizi took fifth in the long jump with a PR, and Bianca Rincon and DeCrosta each recorded sixth-place finishes, with DeCrosta posting PRs in both the 1000 and mile.

At the MSTCA Qualifier Meet on Feb. 7, Stamatopoulos broke another school record, running the 1,000 meters in 3:08.85 to surpass the mark set by Hannah Fitzpatrick in 2018. The performance marked her fourth individual indoor school record and qualified her for the national meet, where she will also compete on the sprint medley relay.

Hamdani added a PR in the 300, and the 4×200 relay of Hamdani, Kalliavas, Stamatopoulos and Randall ran a season-best 1:56.

Everett–Revere–Malden–Mystic Valley boys hockey battles Somerville

The Everett-Revere-Malden-Mystic Valley boys hockey team dropped a 3-2 decision to Somerville after building a two-goal lead. Martino Carbo of Mystic Valley and Bradley Roach of Revere scored in the second period as the co-op carried a 2-0 advantage into the final frame. Assists were credited to Tommy Cronin of Malden, along with Revere’s Frankie Annunziata and Christopher Argueta.

Coach Craig Richards said the 5-9 group continues to compete as the postseason approaches. “Always battling. Always working hard,” Richards said. “Tough week ahead, but if we can pull off a couple wins, we’ll be in good shape for states.”

Revere High School boys basketball drops another close one but shows growth

The Revere High School boys basketball team fell 55-51 on the road to Brooke High School, marking the Patriots’ fourth straight loss decided by single digits. Revere led 12-8 after the first quarter behind strong defense and transition scoring from sophomore Charles Dobre, senior tri-captain Isaiah Llanos and senior tri-captain Devin Berry. The Patriots extended the lead to 23-18 at halftime as junior Wesley Nunez scored seven points off the bench, Dobre converted a three-point play, and Berry continued to attack the basket.

Momentum shifted in the third quarter as Brooke capitalized in transition and from the perimeter. Berry scored seven of his 15 points in the period, while senior tri-captain Nick Rupp provided energy, defense and a free throw off the bench. Junior forward Bryan David added a putback and two free throws, but Brooke carried a 40-35 lead into the fourth.

Dobre finished with 18 points, four rebounds and three steals, while Chris Recinos added a pull-up jumper, Nunez completed a three-point play, and Nathan Brown gave Revere a lift on the glass and at the line. A Dobre three at the buzzer closed the gap, but the Patriots couldn’t complete the comeback.

Coach David Leary said the team continues to trend upward despite the result. Revere closes the season with a busy final week that includes Senior Night against Somerville, road games at Everett and Northeast Metro Tech, and a makeup game at Medford.