Football Pats extend winning streak with 40-20 victory over Boston Latin

By Dom Nicastro

It’s this simple: The Revere High School football team is a team transformed. From a rocky 0-4 start to a dominant five-game winning streak, Revere has turned its season around, adding another chapter to its remarkable journey with a 40-20 road victory over Boston Latin last Friday night. With this win, Revere improved to 5-4 overall and continues to ride the momentum heading into their home game against Wakefield on Nov. 15.

Coach Lou Cicatelli couldn’t contain his pride in the team’s performance and growth over the course of the season. “The boys played very well against a very good Boston Latin team,” Cicatelli said. “We’ve just gotten better, we got smarter, we got faster. The coaches did a great job sticking together and making sure that the kids got better.”

The Patriots have been lighting up the scoreboard throughout their winning streak, with four of the five victories featuring scores in the 40s. This high-scoring trend continued against Boston Latin, driven by standout performances from Revere’s core players.

  Geovani Woodard scored another three touchdowns and surpassed 200 rushing yards. Woodard, who now boasts over 1,200 rushing yards on the season, continues to be a standout performer and a key reason for Revere’s offensive surge. “Geo was Geo again, running the football,” Cicatelli said. “He’s over 1,200 yards, and there’s still two games to go.”

Quarterback Danny Hou showcased his dual-threat capability with 150 rushing yards and a touchdown on offense, while also making an impact on defense with an interception returned for a touchdown. “Danny was so elusive the other night, running the football,” Cicatelli said. “He put a move on a kid, a defensive back on the edge, and it was legit: the kid’s knees buckled.”

Yousef Benhamou also contributed to the team’s scoring efforts, notching 100 rushing yards and a touchdown to round out Revere’s balanced offensive attack.

“All of them had big nights,” Cicatelli said, referring to Woodard, Hou and Benhamou.

Revere’s upcoming game against Wakefield presents a formidable challenge. Wakefield comes in strong, with a recent victory over Lynn Classical and a well-balanced offense and defense. “They’re a very, very good football team, well-balanced, and they do it on both sides of the ball,” Cicatelli said. “They’ve got a huge offensive and defensive line, but we’ve got speed, and I still believe we have the two best players on the field with Geo and Danny.”

Cicatelli noted that while Revere plays well on the road, returning home for this matchup will be a true test of their evolved style of play.

“I think we’re a different team,” Cicatelli said, reflecting on their season’s early challenges at home (0-4 start). “When you look back at those four losses, we were still trying to figure out who was going to snap the football. We made a big change with Danny under center and incorporating misdirection and deception with the Wing T, and it’s worked.”

  Revere’s five-game streak has shown that this team is resilient and improving with each week. With Woodard’s historical season, Hou’s leadership and versatility and Benhamou’s reliable performances, Revere’s offense has found its rhythm. The Patriots’ late-season surge has also featured a defense that makes key plays, including Hou’s pick-six against Boston Latin.

“We’re on a roll,” Cicatelli said. “And hopefully, we can finish strong in the next two games.”