~ RHS Patriots Sports Roundup ~

Revere softball, baseball pick up key wins; track, tennis, volleyball stay strong

By Dom Nicastro

Revere High School Spring teams continued their push deeper into the season with another active week, highlighted by softball’s continued production, baseball’s shutout win, boys volleyball improving to 12-1, and strong showings from girls track and tennis.

Softball rallies, runs record to 9-3

The Revere softball team moved to 9-3 after a comeback 14-7 win over Everett and a split against Lynn Classical. Against Everett, the Patriots trailed by four runs early before responding in the second inning. Anna Doucette drew a bases-loaded walk, Addison Ulwick delivered an RBI single and Frankie Reed doubled to drive in two runs as Revere took a 5-4 lead.

The Patriots broke the game open in the sixth inning, scoring six runs. Gianna Canzano and Maddie Matheson each drove in runs, Caleigh Joyce added a two-run double, and Alana Greenman contributed an RBI single.

Danni Hope Randall earned the win, striking out eight over seven innings. Joyce and Canzano each collected two hits, while Joyce, Ulwick, Canzano and Reed all drove in two runs. Doucette and Ulwick worked three walks apiece as Revere showed patience at the plate, drawing 12 walks and stealing 11 bases.

Coach Megan O’Donnell pointed to defensive and situational contributions. Joyce made two key catches in the field and helped turn a double play. Catcher Alexa Humphrey picked off a runner at first base with a throw to Reed. Gianna Stasinos added a single, Matheson drove in a run on a fielder’s choice and Bella Cushing made an impact on the basepaths.

In a 19-4 loss to Lynn Classical, Doucette hit a solo home run, while Ulwick led the Patriots with three hits. Greenman added two RBI, and Randall struck out seven in the circle.

Baseball moves to 5-6 with shutout win

The Revere baseball team improved to 5-6 with a 3-0 win over Everett, powered by a complete-game effort from Domenic Bellia. Bellia struck out seven and scattered hits to keep Everett off the board, while also leading the offense with three hits.

Revere scored in the second inning when Marc Maisano and George Papalambros each drove in a run. Maisano and Papalambros produced back-to-back RBI efforts in the lineup.

Frank Annunziata anchored the defense, factoring into seven outs, and the Patriots did not commit an error in the field.

Revere also picked up a 6-5 win over Winthrop earlier in the week. Sergio Peguero hit a solo home run, while Bellia added a key RBI. Nicholas Rupp drew a walk in the seventh inning to force in a run, and Revere took the lead on an error.

Marc Maisano, Bellia, Peguero, Thomas Waldron and Rodolfo Dominguez each recorded hits. Maisano and Annunziata each drew two walks as Revere worked eight free passes. Dominguez earned the win in relief, and the Patriots turned a triple play in the field.

In a 3-2 loss to Lynn Classical, Bellia and Joseph Angiulo each had hits, while Peguero drove in a run. Bellia pitched six innings, allowing three runs with five strikeouts.

Boys volleyball improves to 12-1

The Revere boys volleyball team continued its strong season, improving to 12-1 with wins over Chelsea and Medford. In a 3-0 win over Chelsea, Larry Claudio led the way with 10 kills, 15 assists and two blocks. Christopher “Choc” Chavez added 19 assists and three aces, while Yosniel De Jesus recorded nine kills. Juan Perez contributed eight kills and two aces, and Jeffrey Garcia added six kills. Anass Ouldzenagui chipped in two aces.

Revere followed with another 3-0 sweep over Medford. Claudio totaled seven assists, five kills, four aces and two blocks. Chavez had 11 assists, Garcia added seven kills, Perez contributed six kills and four aces and Ouldzenagui delivered five aces.

Girls tennis picks up two wins

The Revere girls tennis team posted a 2-1 week with wins over Everett and Lynn Classical. In a 4-1 win over Everett, Genevieve Belmonte won at first singles, Sarah Naz rallied for a three-set comeback victory at second singles, and Mariana Taborda earned a straight-set win at third singles. At doubles, Lyna Baoussouh and Katie Embree won a three-set match at first doubles.

Revere also defeated Lynn Classical 4-1. Belmonte and Taborda each won in straight sets, while Baoussouh and Embree added another doubles win. Judy Lei and Mel Romero secured a victory at second doubles. Naz competed in a three-set match at second singles in that contest.

Girls track remains undefeated in GBL

The Revere girls track team improved to 5-0 in the Greater Boston League with wins over Everett (92-43) and Malden (72-59), along with strong performances at the Division 2 State Relays. Gemma Stamatopoulos continued to lead the way, breaking her own school record in the 400 meters with a time of 62.7 and setting a personal best of 69.8 in the 400 hurdles. She also placed in the high jump and triple jump.

Rania Hamdani recorded four personal records, winning the 800 meters and placing second in the 400 hurdles. She also tied for first in the long jump with teammate Zizi Kalliavas and added a PR in discus.

Kalliavas took first in the 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump, while also placing second in the triple jump. Basma Sahibi won the triple jump and placed in the shotput.

Kesley Morales won the javelin against Everett and placed in the hurdles. Olivia Rupp won the two mile and placed second in the 800. Dayana Ortega took first in the hurdles in both meets.

Additional contributors included Ina Tamizi, Isabella Marin Isaza, Jaliyah Manigo, Emma DeCrosta, Annalise Rodriguez, Aidah Louaddi, Lesley Mendoza, Isabella Afonso, Kamella Harris, Jade Dang, Jaleeyah Figueroa, Jelitza Jerezano and Ngena Mlongecha.

At the Division 2 State Relays, Stamatopoulos, Kalliavas and Sahibi set a new school record in the triple jump relay. Other relay teams included Ortega, Manigo, Marin Isaza and Kalliavas in the 4×100; Kalliavas, Manigo, Marin Isaza and Hamdani in the 4×200; Ortega, Sahibi, Stamatopoulos and Morales in the shuttle hurdles; and Aidah Louaddi, Nour Maihouane and Sahibi in the shotput relay.