Revere High Sports Roundup: Lady Pats teams open fall season with promise

By Dom Nicastro

The fall campaign is underway for several Revere High School girls’ programs, and the Patriots are already showing grit, leadership and strong performances, according to their coaches. From the volleyball team’s comeback win on the road, to the soccer team building on last year’s undefeated run, to the cross-country team focusing on growth and improvement, Revere athletes are setting the tone early.

Volleyball rallies for reverse sweep

The Revere girls volleyball team earned a statement victory on Friday, Sept. 5, with a 3-2 comeback win on the road at Beverly. Head Coach Emilie Clemons reported that the Patriots dropped the first two sets (20-25, 20-25) before storming back for wins of 25-23, 25-11 and 15-13 to complete the reverse sweep. Senior middle Samarah Meristal delivered a standout performance with seven kills and four blocks. Sophomore outside hitter Haley Peralta had six kills and five aces, while seniors Dayana Ortega and Basma Sahibi added five kills each. Junior Anna Doucette tallied six aces, and senior Isabella Arroyave chipped in with five aces.

Girls soccer looks to build on undefeated season

Head Coach Ariana Rivera, now in her second year leading the varsity squad, guided the Patriots to a 12-0-5 record last season. In 2025, Rivera says, participation is steady, with both varsity and sub-varsity teams competing. This year’s captains are senior Nataly Esquivel and sophomore Sharon Oliva Folgar, who bring strong commitment and leadership to the pitch.

Rivera highlighted the team’s aggressive attack and strong communication as strengths: “We have the ability and personnel to attack aggressively. Our efficiency in communication will impact our season positively.”

Areas for growth include consistency in roles: “Our areas of growth consist of owning our roles on and off the field and staying true to those roles. This allows us to be organized on the field and on the same page.”

The Greater Boston League looks competitive, Rivera noted; she pointed to solid performances at the Medford Jamboree.

Cross country emphasizes growth and leadership

Girls cross country coach Katie Sinnott enters her 20th season with the Patriots, coming off a strong 7-1 league record in 2024. Two runners earned All-Star medals last year, and the team tied with Somerville and Medford for best overall season record.

This fall, Revere has three returning runners and several newcomers. Senior Olivia Rupp leads the squad as captain. Sinnott praised her, saying, “She has been with the team since her freshman year and has shown tremendous leadership from the beginning. She is extremely dedicated and very talented. She is determined and always looking to improve. She creates a sense of belonging for everyone on the team, regardless of their ability or how long they have been with the team.”

The team’s greatest strength, Sinnott said, is dedication to personal improvement. “The sport is not just about beating another team, but rather about improving your times week to week,” the coach said. “Each runner starts at a different place, and the goal is to be better with each workout.”

Depth remains the biggest challenge, with Sinnott emphasizing the need for more participants. Dual meets are being held each Wednesday from Sept. 10 to Oct. 22, with the league meet set for Oct. 29.