RHS Lady Hoopsters Reunited

By Melissa Moore-Randall

As the high school basketball season begins, the RHS Lady Pats are playing with a lot of familiarity. Five of the varsity players are former members of the successful Revere Middle School Basketball program.

Senior Captain Shayna Smith, junior Sarah Lechheb, sophomores Allyson Ollivierra and Rebecca Mercado and freshman Addison Ulwick played together between 2021-2025, winning four Greater Boston League Championships along the way. All five girls have played basketball since elementary school in the Revere Recreation program, Revere travel teams, and AAU teams. Each player brings their own unique aspect to the game. Smith brings strong leadership and sportsmanship; Lechheb controls the floor as the point; Ollivierra dominates the perimeter with her three pointers; Mercado is fierce on both ends of the court; and Ulwick is a menace for opponents driving to the basket.

The girls are thrilled to be back together representing the Lady Pats this season.

Senior Captain Shayna Smith: “I love the fact that Revere connects us all and has since we played when we were younger. Being connected has helped us build team chemistry. I love playing with this team.”

Sophomore guard Allyson Ollivierra Piedrahita: “Words cannot describe how much I love this team. I love watching all my teammates grow game after game. If you do not play sports, you would never understand the bond we have.”

Freshman guard/forward Addison Ulwick: “I love each and every one of my teammates. They have helped me grow as a player.”

Junior guard Sarah Lechheb: “It is so amazing. I love how we are all connected. We have so much chemistry.”

Sophomore guard Rebecca Mercado: “It is so sentimental to play together with my teammates. They give me the push I need every day to be a better player.”