~ Revere High Patriots Sports Roundup ~

Revere Softball rolls, Baseball edges Peabody in strong week for Patriots

By Dom Nicastro

Revere High School spring teams turned in another busy week, with the softball team continuing its hot streak, baseball earning a one-run win, boys volleyball improving to 9-1 and standout efforts in girls tennis and girls track.

Softball continues torrid stretch

The Revere softball team put together another impressive week with wins over Somerville, Malden and Lynn Classical, using explosive offense and strong pitching throughout.

The Patriots erupted for a 24-10 victory over Somerville, piling up 35 hits. Addison Ulwick led the way with two home runs and five RBI. Alana Greenman, Anna Doucette and Frankie Reed each collected five hits, while Alexa Humphrey, Yasmine Slami, Danni Hope Randall, Gianna Stasinos, Caleigh Joyce, Defany Escoto and Gianna Canzano all added multiple hits. Coach Megan O’Donnell also highlighted contributions from several younger players. Sophomore Natalia Navarro made a strong catch in left field, while eighth graders Gabi Arias and Yasmine Slami each made solid contact at the plate. Escoto added a key hit during the win.

Revere followed with a 16-1 win over Malden. Reed drove in four runs on three hits, while Randall struck out 11 and allowed just one hit over five innings. Reed, Stasinos and Ulwick each had three hits, while Randall and Canzano added multiple-hit efforts. Joyce drove in runs with a double and walk, while Humphrey and Ulwick each drove in runs during a nine-run fourth inning.

The Patriots then earned a 9-6 win over Lynn Classical after scoring six runs in the first inning and building an 8-0 lead after two. Ulwick went the distance for the win, striking out 11. During the sixth inning, she was struck in the throat by a line drive but remained in the game.

“She looked Coach in the eyes and said I am finishing this game and getting the win,” O’Donnell said.

Humphrey ripped a two-run triple in the early surge, while Doucette led the offense with three hits. Reed, Joyce and Humphrey each drove in two runs. Greenman and Stasinos added multiple hits, while Randall beat out an infield single to extend one rally.

O’Donnell also praised bench players Maddie Matheson, Arias, Slami, Bella Cushing, Escoto and Navarro for their daily effort and support.

Baseball breaks through in close game

The Revere baseball team picked up a 5-4 victory over Peabody Veterans Memorial, improving to 3-5 overall. After several narrow losses earlier in the season, the Patriots came through late. Thomas Waldron drove in two runs, while Joseph Angiulo added an RBI double during a three-run fourth inning.

Domenic Bellia earned the win, allowing four runs (one earned) over 5 1/3 innings while striking out nine. Rodolfo Dominguez closed it out for the save. Sergio Peguero added two hits, while Bellia also reached twice on walks. Revere turned a double play in the field.

“We finally came on top in a one-run game,” coach Sebastian Salvo said. “We came up short a few times in similar games this season but today we had a chance with how Domenic Bellia pitched.”

Earlier in the week, Revere dropped a 2-1 decision to Medford despite a strong start from George Papalambros, who worked six innings. Bellia and Peguero each had two hits, while Frank Annunziata drove in the Patriots’ lone run.

Boys volleyball improves to 9-1

The Revere boys volleyball team continued its strong season with wins over Lynn Classical and St. John’s Prep. In a 3-0 sweep of Lynn Classical, Jeffrey Garcia led the attack with 17 kills. Larry Claudio added 12 assists, 10 kills and four aces; Christopher “Choc” Chavez dished out 23 assists and Juan Perez added seven kills and two aces.

Revere followed with another 3-0 win over St. John’s Prep. Claudio finished with 10 assists, seven kills and three aces; Chavez added 18 assists, and Perez pounded 15 kills.

Claudio entered the next match needing just six assists to reach the 1,000-career mark.

Girls tennis faces challenging week

The Revere girls tennis team battled through a difficult schedule against Malden, Lynn English and Medford. Against Lynn English, Genevieve Belmonte earned a straight-set win at first singles, while Mariana Taborda won a marathon match at third singles after taking a deciding tiebreaker.

Lyna Baoussouh competed at singles throughout the week, while doubles teams included Judy Lei with Isabella Nguyen, Katie Embree and others. Mel Romero teamed with Noor Zitouni, Julianna Nelson and Nguyen in multiple matches.

Taborda picked up Revere’s point against Medford when her opponent retired because of injury.

Girls track delivers record performances

The Revere girls track team turned in several standout performances at the MSTCA Invitational and Pentathlon. Rania Hamdani placed sixth overall and scored for the Patriots while posting a lifetime best of 1:12.46 in the 400-meter hurdles. She also ran a season-best 1:04.73 in the 400 and competed in discus.

Gemma Stamatopoulos delivered a historic day in her first outdoor pentathlon. Her score of 2,361 established a school record, and she also broke the school mark in the 800 meters with a personal-best 2:26.71. She added personal records in the shotput and 100-meter hurdles, plus strong marks in the high jump and long jump.

Basma Sahibi set another personal record in the shotput, while Olivia Rupp ran a season best in the mile.

Additional Patriots competing included Aidah Louaddi, Jaliyah Manigo, Annalise Rodriguez, Zizi Kalliavas, Isabella Marin Isaza, Dayana Ortega, Isabella Afonso, Lesley Mendoza, Kamella Harris, Jade Dang, Jaleeyah Figueroa, Jelitza Jerezano and Ngena Mlongecha.