Cicatelli earns 99th win as Pats powers past Lynn Classical in GBL Showdown

By Dom Nicastro

Patriots Head Coach Lou Cicatelli is one step closer to the 100-win club, and the Revere Patriots are starting to play like a football team on a mission.

In his 22nd season as head coach, Cicatelli notched career win No. 99 in electrifying fashion as the Patriots steamrolled Lynn Classical, 46-28, under the lights of Harry Della Russo Stadium last Friday night. The victory, their second straight, marked the first time all season the Patriots strung together back-to-back wins, improving to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in the Greater Boston League (GBL).

“It was another big game,” Cicatelli said, savoring the moment but keeping his focus on the team. “Everyone was clicking on all cylinders.”

Quarterback Danny Hou was at the center of the offensive fireworks, showcasing his dual-threat abilities. He rushed for 130 yards on just 11 carries, finding the end zone twice on the ground, and he added a 10-yard touchdown pass to Geovani Woodard.

Woodard added 106 yards on six carries, including a touchdown run, and fullback Mario Ramirez bulldozed his way to 100 yards and a score of his own.

Not to be outdone, Yousef Benhamou contributed 103 yards rushing on seven carries and found the end zone as well.

“We were able to run the ball wherever we wanted,” Cicatelli said, praising the execution of his offensive scheme. “The Wing T is all about setting things up, and if you can run trap, you can run everything else. It opens up the outside for guys like Danny and Geo.”

It wasn’t just the offense making headlines for Revere. Freshman standout Reda Atoui had a monster game on defense, grabbing two interceptions, including a pick-six that helped swing momentum squarely in the Patriots’ favor. Atoui’s instincts and game-changing plays continue to impress his coach and teammates.

“Some people never get a pick-six in their lives—Reda’s got two this year,” Cicatelli said. “He’s all over the place.”

Atoui wasn’t the only freshman stepping up. Anthony Pelatere made crucial catches from Hou and delivered key blocks that sprang both Hou and Benhamou for big gains. Fellow freshmen Jose Fuentes, who’s making waves at tailback and safety, and Charles Dobre, one of the team’s tackling leaders alongside Woodard, also had strong performances.

Cicatelli was especially proud of how his young players are contributing.

“These freshmen aren’t just filling in—they’re playmakers,” he said. “It’s been so much fun watching them get better.”

Lynn Classical managed to put up 28 points, but it wasn’t enough to slow down Revere’s balanced attack. After dominating at home, the Patriots will now hit the road for the first time all season to face Malden on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. A win in that matchup would give Cicatelli his 100th career victory, joining the elite ranks of Revere football coaches like Silvio Cella, who recorded over 125 wins during his tenure.

Looking ahead, Cicatelli is cautiously optimistic.

“Malden’s got some athletes, and I’m a little concerned about playing away for the first time this season,” he said. “But if we keep practicing the way we have, we’ll be okay.”