Revere High School Patriots Sports Roundup

By Dom Nicastro

Revere boys soccer season ends in Division 2 quarterfinals

The Revere High School boys soccer team concluded a memorable 2024 season with a narrow 1-0 loss to top-seeded Wakefield in the Division 2 state quarterfinals on Nov. 12. The game was a hard-fought battle that highlighted the Patriots’ defensive resolve and fight. Despite holding Wakefield to a scoreless tie at halftime, Revere was ultimately edged out in the second half, bringing its impressive playoff run to an end.

The quarterfinal matchup showcased moments of brilliance from both teams, with Revere’s goalkeeper, senior Malek Sakhri, standing out, as he made several key saves to keep his team in contention, including a standout stop against a powerful shot from Wakefield’s Jack Millward in the first half. The Patriots had their own chances but were unable to convert.

  Revere’s postseason journey began as the No. 9 seed in a bracket of 38 teams. The Patriots started their playoff campaign with a confident 2-1 victory over No. 24 East Longmeadow. Senior forward Patrick Valentim was the hero of that match, scoring both goals, assisted by fellow seniors Angel Ortez and Francisco Navarette.

Their second-round encounter against No. 8 Bedford was even more dramatic. After a 1-1 draw through regulation and double overtime, the match came down to penalty kicks. Sakhri’s critical save during the shootout combined with Valentim’s clutch goal secured a 2-1 win and propelled Revere to the quarterfinals.

  Revere’s regular season ended with an impressive 12-2-2 record. Ortez led the team with 15 goals and was a creative force in the midfield, while Valentim contributed 12 goals, including game-winners in crucial matches. Santiago Velez also made significant contributions with six goals, proving his worth as a reliable scorer. The Patriots allowed an average of only 1.18 goals per game, showcasing their ability to maintain composure under pressure.

  Revere says goodbye to a talented senior class: Brayan Medina, Kaue Alves, Eric DeCarvalho, Jeremy Romero, Jared Romero, Nicolas Vieira de Araujo Moreira, Nicolas Ruiz, Daniel Espinosa, Angel Ortez, Malek Sakhri, Luis Silva, Besmir Collaku and Santiago Velez.

The team is poised for continued success thanks to a solid group of underclassmen. Juniors like Patrick Valentim and Gustavo Santos are expected to step into leadership roles next season, with Valentim’s scoring prowess and Santos’ midfield versatility being crucial assets.

Here are the final Revere stats:

Top scorers:

• Angel Ortez: 15 goals.
• Patrick Valentim: 12 goals.
• Santiago Velez: 6 goals.
• Francisco Navarette: 4 goals.
• Brayan Medina: 3 goals.

Top assist leaders:

• Francisco Navarette: 7 assists.
• Angel Ortez: 5 assists.
• Brayan Medina: 4 assists.
• Santiago Velez: 3 assists.
• Gustavo Santos: 2 assists.

Revere girls cross country finishes strong

The Revere High School girls cross country team ran its last race for the season, the divisional round of the MIAA Championship. It didn’t advance (neither as a team nor as any individuals).

“We ran out at Fort Devens for the first time so we were unfamiliar with the course,” Revere coach Katie Sinnott said. “Off the starting line we got a little bottlenecked and pushed back, so that didn’t put us into a good place right from the beginning. The course also took the runners out into a technical terrain loop with a steep hill and narrow path which definitely posed a challenge. While the times were not as fast as last week, many of them improved or were close to their times on the Malden course, the most similar course in our league.”

Sinnott said she is proud of her girls for sticking through a mentally and physically demanding season, and she wishes them luck as they all head into the track seasons.

“I look forward to building a strong team again next cross country season and in a shameless plug – if anyone knows a student who will be attending RHS next year and is interested in participating in a sport, cross country is a great one,” the coach said. “We are really supportive, inclusive and the sport is all about bettering yourself. Any athlete who plays a sport in the winter, but not in the fall should consider joining.”

Revere individual results at divisional meet:

• Olivia Rupp – 56^th overall – 22:53
• Valeria Sepulveda Quintero – 128^th overall – 25:52
• Rania Hamdani – 131^st overall – 25:56
• Daniela Santana Baez – 138^th overall – 26:37
• Emma DeCrosta – 156^th overall – 29:45