RHS Patriots Winter Sports Roundup

Hockey turnaround caps season with statement finale

By Dom Nicastro

The Everett-Revere-Mystic Valley-Malden didn’t just win its finale — it capped one of the most dramatic year-over-year turnarounds in the area.

With a 2-1 victory over Northbridge in the final game of the season, the co-op closed at 7-12 overall, a massive leap from last winter’s 1-19-1 campaign. That improvement didn’t happen by accident.

Revere’s Frankie Annunziata delivered in the biggest moments, scoring both goals in the finale. Mystic Valley’s Varun Chawla and Everett’s Ben Saia each dished out two assists, keeping the pressure on throughout the game. In net, Everett goalie Ray Blauvelt was lights out again, making key late stops to protect the one-goal lead.

Seniors Charlie Govastves (Everett), Chris Argueta (Revere) and Lyndsey Sylva of Everett all turned in strong performances in their final outing, helping steady the group in tight moments.

Under coach Craig Richards, the co-op steadily built confidence this winter — competing harder, defending with more structure and finishing games that slipped away a year ago. The record shows the progress.

Revere girls basketball earns tournament bid behind depth and balance

The Revere High School girls basketball earned the No. 35 seed in the MIAA Tournament and will travel to face No. 30 Central Catholic of Lawrence (8-12) in a Feb. 25 preliminary round matchup.

The Lady Patriots punched their postseason ticket by securing their 10th win of the season — a 52-18 victory over Northeast Metro Tech — marking a milestone year for a roster that blends experienced seniors with rising underclassmen.

Against Northeast, Revere exploded for 31 points in the first quarter. Shayna Smith (10 points) and Allyson Ollivierra (nine points) set the tone early. Off the bench, Asmaa Azeroual added seven points and 10 rebounds, Destiny Borges-Kelley controlled the glass with 11 rebounds, and Ajsi Balla contributed seven boards as coach Liz Lake rotated players freely in the second half.

The week also included competitive losses to strong programs. In a 50-36 setback to Danvers, Ollivierra poured in 17 points, showcasing her perimeter range, while Addison Ulwick added 12 points and seven rebounds. Danvers (19-1) was paced by Angie Djoko (14) and Sienna Lynch (10).

Revere followed with a tightly contested 52-48 loss to Medford (12-8). The Lady Patriots held a 26-19 halftime lead before foul trouble and a third-quarter surge from Medford shifted momentum. Ollivierra finished with 19 points and Ulwick added 16 in the effort, while Medford’s Siena Fauci scored 24.

Throughout the season, Revere has leaned on Smith’s scoring presence, Ollivierra’s shooting, Ulwick’s rebounding and interior toughness, and increasing bench production from players like Azeroual, Borges-Kelley and Balla. That depth helped carry the Patriots through the grind of the regular season and into tournament play.

Now, with postseason basketball ahead, Revere headed into Central Catholic battle-tested and confident — a team that has grown steadily from December through February and earned its opportunity.