RHS Patriots Winter Sports Roundup

By Dom Nicastro

Revere boys hoop looks to the future, girls track shows promise at pentathlon

The 2025-26 winter season has come to a close, with the future on the minds of the boys basketball team and a final strong performance out of girls track circles.

Revere boys hoop lays foundation for 2026-27

The 2025-26 winter season was a study in growth and grit for the Patriots.

Revere finished 5-15 overall, but that record hardly tells the full story. Game by game, this was a team that battled — and more often than not, was within striking distance. Six of the Patriots’ losses came by five points or fewer, and aside from a couple of late-season contests, Revere consistently entered the second half with a legitimate chance to win.

Senior tri-captains Nick Rupp, Isaiah Llanos and Devin Berry anchored the locker room through the ups and downs. Even when the results didn’t tilt in their favor, they kept the group unified and focused.

Berry led the team in scoring at 13.7 points per game and was second in rebounding at 6.4 boards per night, providing a steady offensive presence and interior toughness. Llanos found another gear in the second half of the season, shooting the ball with confidence and closing his Patriots career in style with a career-high 26-point performance in his final game.

Rupp, along with fellow seniors Zaney Kayembe, Jadrian Sanchez, Joseph Carlo and Omar Attabou, gave Revere valuable minutes off the bench and helped shape the team’s identity as one that competed every possession.

While the Patriots fell short of their ultimate goal, the experience gained this winter could pay dividends quickly.

Sophomore guard Charles Dobre emerged as one of the team’s brightest young pieces, finishing second in scoring (12.4 ppg) and leading the team in steals (3.3 per game). His ability to pressure the ball and create transition opportunities changed games.

Up front, junior forwards Bryan David, Nathan Brown and Nico Cespedes provided toughness and interior scoring, while junior guards Chris Recinos, Wesley Nunez and Adnane Ammime all showed marked improvement handling pressure and running the offense as the season progressed. Wings Ryan Raduazzo and Lucca Albano contributed with physical defense and timely three-point shooting.

There’s more help on the way, too. Matthew Leone, Bryan Galeano, Hanley Aristhene and Gio Quintana are among the underclassmen poised to compete for varsity roles next season.

Head coach David Leary remains optimistic. If this group commits to the offseason and avoids the slow start that accompanied this year’s inexperience, the Patriots believe they can snap a three-year drought without a state tournament berth. In the always-competitive Greater Boston League, that climb won’t be easy — but the foundation appears to be forming.

Revere girls track shows strong effort

On the track, Revere’s girls program showed resilience and promise at the MSTCA Pentathlon on Feb. 25.

Senior captains Dayana Ortega and Basma Sahibi, along with sophomore Zizi Kalliavas, all competed in their first-ever pentathlon — a demanding five-event test that requires speed, strength and endurance.

Ortega led the Patriots contingent, finishing 72nd out of 116 athletes with 1,677 total points. Her highlight came in the 55-meter hurdles, where she clocked a personal record of 9.90 seconds — breaking the 10-second barrier that had been her season-long goal. Achieving that mark in her final indoor meet made the moment even sweeter and sets her up well for the outdoor 100-meter hurdles, an event in which she traditionally excels.

Kalliavas placed 89th overall with 1,493 points and also delivered a personal best in the hurdles at 10.72 seconds. She added an impressive 13-foot, 2.5-inch effort in the long jump — her first time competing in the event — signaling strong potential as she transitions into the outdoor season.

Sahibi, despite battling illness and withdrawing before the long jump and 800 meters, still totaled 1,073 points. She nearly matched her personal best in the shotput with a throw of 23 feet, 5 inches, highlighting her strength and determination even under challenging circumstances.

For a trio competing in their first pentathlon, the experience alone was valuable. With Ortega and Sahibi set to graduate, Kalliavas and the returning core will look to build on this momentum outdoors. If the indoor finale was any indication, Revere’s track athletes are finishing strong — and setting the tone for the spring ahead.