Revere High School Patriots Spring Sports Roundup

By Dom Nicastro

Reed’s bat, Randall’s arm lead the way; Stamatopoulos breaks another school record

The Revere High School spring sports teams were in wrap-up mode this past week. The postseason has arrived, with softball and boys volleyball awaiting their postseason fate as of press time.

The softball team closed its regular season with a pair of gritty performances, including a come-from-behind win over Lynn Classical. The girls track and field program earned yet another school record — this time in the 400 meters — while boys volleyball wrapped its season with a 15th win and a playoff berth in Division 1.

Softball splits down the stretch

Revere softball came back from a 6-1 deficit to beat Lynn Classical 10-6 in extra innings, powered by a massive five-hit day from Frankie Reed and clutch late-game heroics across the lineup. Reed went five-for-five with two doubles, three singles and two stolen bases. Her performance helped key a seventh-inning rally that saw Revere put up five runs to tie the game before tacking on four more in the eighth.

Caleigh Joyce hit the go-ahead home run in the top of the eighth to center field, and Jordan Martelli followed with a run-scoring single for insurance. Martelli finished three-for-four with three RBI, while Shayna Smith had three hits and a triple that tied the game in the seventh.

Danni Hope Randall earned the win in the circle, striking out seven over eight innings while working around seven hits and five walks. Revere totaled 13 hits and drew seven walks in the comeback win.

Randall delivered another dominant effort against Whittier RVT, striking out 10 and allowing just four runs (two earned) in a tough 4-1 loss. Offensively, Revere struggled against Whittier’s ace, who struck out 18 and didn’t allow a walk. Anna Doucette, Smith and Reed each had a hit, with Doucette driving in Revere’s lone run.

As of press time, the Patriots await their MIAA Division 1 playoff fate.

Baseball falls to Classical

Revere baseball finished the season 6-11. The Patriots couldn’t hold an early lead in an 11-4 loss to Lynn Classical. The Patriots struck first in the second inning but surrendered four runs in the fourth and never recovered. George Papalambros took the loss, giving up eight runs (five earned) on seven hits in 4.2 innings. Sergio Peguero had Revere’s lone RBI. Ismael El Gharbi, Christian Flores, Brendan Sack and Domenic Bellia all recorded hits.

Revere suffered another tough loss to Medford, falling 19-0 after surrendering 12 runs in the first inning. Medford took advantage of early errors, walks and timely hits to break the game open. The visitors added four more in the second and three in the third. Bellia and Thomas Waldron each had a hit for Revere, and the defense turned a double play.

  Revere staged a late rally to beat Malden, 8-6, thanks to clutch hitting in the bottom of the fifth. With the game tied 6-6, El Gharbi ripped a two-run double to give Revere the lead for good. El Gharbi finished a perfect three-for-three with two RBIs. Joseph Angiulo also had three hits, and Nicholas Rupp and Sack added two hits apiece. Papalambros earned the win, striking out three and allowing three earned runs over 5.2 innings. Bellia picked up the save. Revere totaled 11 hits and turned a double play to hold off a 12-hit attack by Malden.

Stamatopoulos sets another record

Gemma Stamatopoulos added to her growing legacy with another school record — this time in the 400 meters. She ran a 63.63 at the Joe Tranchita Last Chance to Qualify Meet, surpassing the previous record of 63.7 (hand time) set in 2015.

“This is the third individual record set by Gemma just this year,” said Head Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli. “Her athletic ability and tenacity never cease to amaze me.”

The senior standout now owns school records in the 400, 800 and high jump, and she recently led the team to a GBL title with 163 team points.

Boys volleyball wins 15th

Revere improved to 15-5 on the season after a 3-1 victory over Lynn Classical. Larry Claudio posted 23 assists and 11 kills, while Chris Choc Chavez added 18 assists. Kawan Dias tallied 14 kills and Juan Perez finished with 11.

The team awaits its Division 1 playoff seed.