RHS Patriots Spring Sports Roundup

Revere softball surges, baseball awaits ruling in eventful week across spring sports

By Dom Nicastro

Revere High School Spring teams turned into a busy and eventful week, highlighted by a strong stretch from the softball team, a controversial baseball finish and continued success from boys volleyball and girls track.

Softball rallies, dominates behind Randall and Ulwick

The Revere softball team put together an impressive week, picking up multiple wins behind strong pitching and timely hitting.

The Patriots rallied for an 8-6 win over Winthrop, overcoming a four-run deficit. The game turned in the fifth inning when a groundout by Defany Escoto and a Winthrop error tied the score at 6-6. Revere took the lead in the sixth inning on singles by Addison Ulwick and senior captain Frankie Reed. Senior captain Danni Hope Randall earned the win, going all seven innings while striking out nine and allowing four earned runs. At the plate, Ulwick, Reed, Anna Doucette, Maddie Matheson and Alana Greenman each collected two hits as part of a 12-hit effort.

Randall also reached a milestone during the week, recording her 500th career strikeout.

Earlier, Randall dominated in a 4-1 win over Chelsea, striking out 15 and allowing just one hit over seven innings. Offensively, Ulwick led the way with two hits, while Caleigh Joyce, Gianna Canzano and Reed each drove in runs.

Ulwick delivered another standout performance in an 8-0 win over Lynn English. The freshman struck out 12 over a complete-game shutout and also went 4-for-4 at the plate.

Freshman Gianna Stasinos added two hits and an RBI, while Alexa Humphrey drove in two runs and threw out a runner attempting to steal. Joyce, Doucette and Canzano each added key contributions as Revere totaled 13 hits and played error-free defense.

Baseball game ends in controversy

The Revere baseball team found itself at the center of an unusual situation in its April 17 game against Lynn English, which ended in controversy and remains under review. According to coach Sebastian Salvo, the game was tied in the bottom of the eighth inning with two outs and runners on first and second when a disputed umpire decision altered the outcome.

“We made a mound visit to talk to our pitcher which according to the NFHS rules was allowed,” Salvo said. However, the umpires made Revere switch the pitcher, Salvo said.

Salvo said the visit was incorrectly ruled as the team’s fourth, forcing a pitching change. The next batter delivered a walk-off single.

The assignor later acknowledged the error, and the situation has been brought to the MIAA and Greater Boston League athletic directors for review. A final ruling on whether the result will stand or the game will be resumed is still pending.

Boys volleyball moves to 7-1, Claudio nears milestone

The Revere boys volleyball team continued a strong start to the season, improving to 7-1. The Patriots defeated Everett 3-0 behind balanced contributions, including 10 assists and six aces from Larry Claudio, along with 10 assists from Chris “Choc” Chavez. Jeffrey Garcia added eight kills, while Juan Perez finished with six kills.

Revere later dropped its first match of the season, falling 3-1 to O’Bryant. Claudio led the way with 13 kills, 15 assists, three blocks and two aces. Chavez added 13 assists and four aces, while Perez contributed 10 kills and Yosneil De Jesus added seven kills and two blocks.

Claudio is approaching a major milestone, entering the week with 974 career assists and averaging 12 per match.

Girls tennis splits matches with comeback win

The Revere girls tennis team split its matches during the week, falling 5-0 to Somerville before bouncing back with a 3-2 win over Lynn Classical. Sarah Naz delivered one of the highlights of the week at first singles, rallying for a 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 comeback victory. Mariana Taborda also picked up a win at third singles in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2. At second doubles, Mel Romero and Alana Trunkey secured a key win with a 6-2, 7-5 result to clinch the team victory.

Several players competed in new positions due to absences, contributing to the team’s adaptability in the win.

Girls track stays unbeaten with win over Chelsea

The Revere girls track team improved to 3-0 with a 75-59 win over Chelsea, fueled by multiple first-place finishes and personal records. Gemma Stamatopoulos remained undefeated in both the 400-meter hurdles and 800 meters, setting a new personal record in the hurdles (1:12.00) and a season-best time in the 800 (2:32.7). She also added second-place finishes in the high jump and triple jump. Basma Sahibi took first in the shotput with a personal-record throw of 25 feet, 7.5 inches and added strong finishes in multiple events. Dayana Ortega won the 100-meter hurdles with a lifetime best of 17.7 seconds. Olivia Rupp captured first in the 2-mile and anchored the winning 4×400 relay team, while Emma DeCrosta edged out a close win in the mile. Revere also saw strong relay performances, with the 4×400 team of Jaliyah Manigo, Ina Tamizi, Annalise Rodriguez and Rupp taking first, along with the 4×100 team of Lesly Mendoza, Kesley Morales, Ina Tamizi and Jaleeyah Figueroa.