RHS Patriots Sports Fall Roundup

By Dom Nicastro

Revere boys’ soccer advances to Round of 32 as fall teams wrap strong seasons

Several Revere High School fall sports teams closed out impressive campaigns this past week in the postseason. The boys’ soccer team is the lone team that got a playoff win, advancing to the Division 2 Round of 32, while the girls volleyball squad’s return to state tournament play, a historic field hockey turnaround and standout postseason performances in girls’ cross-country highlighted the past week.

Boys’ soccer eyes upset after tournament-opening win

The Revere boys’ soccer team earned a 3-2 victory over Southeastern Regional Voke at home on Nov. 3, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 and setting up a matchup against top-seeded and three-time defending Division 2 state champion Oliver Ames (12-1-3). That contest was scheduled for Nov. 5 in North Easton (after press time). The Patriots finished the regular season 9-3-5 and entered the postseason as the No. 32 seed in the 39-team bracket. Last year, Revere reached the Division 2 Elite Eight before falling to Wakefield, 1-0.

Head Coach Gerardo Rodriguez said this year’s group faced adversity late in the season but found its footing at the right time. “The last three weeks have been challenging,” he said. “We ended up letting go of our lead in the GBL and losing the league to Chelsea, but we had a big win at Central Catholic and responded well against Southeastern.”

Rodriguez said his team’s success depends on finding consistency. “We’ve been inconsistent,” he said. “We play really well against strong opponents and then let our guard down against teams we should beat. That’s on me to make sure their mindset is right, but I’m confident we’re ready for this challenge.”

Senior striker Patrick Valentim, who scored 20 goals this season, was named a Greater Boston League All-Star alongside senior midfielder Abel Aklog. Rodriguez said both will be crucial in the tournament. “If Patrick gets into a good, hot form like he did for a stretch there, we’ll be tough to stop,” he said. “And when we’re locked in defensively, we’re a hard team to break down.”

Volleyball finishes 15-5, returns to state tournament

The Revere girls volleyball team capped a strong season with a 15-5 record and a return to the Division 2 state tournament. The Patriots fell 3-0 to No. 29 Somerville in their opening-round match but battled in every set, losing the first two by scores of 25-23 and 27-25.

Head Coach Emilie Clemons said she is proud of her team’s grit and growth. “We fought for each point,” Clemons said. “I’m so proud of the work they put in and the growth they made. We spent a lot of time training our mental toughness and resilience.”

Revere graduates eight seniors — Samantha Indorato, Basma Sahibi, Sara Brown, Susan Lemus Chavez, Dayana Ortega, Isabella Arroyave, Samarah Meristal and Jade Dang — who helped lead the program’s continued rise in the GBL.

Field hockey celebrates milestone season

The Revere field hockey team closed out its first postseason appearance since 2018, finishing the year 10-7-1 after falling 8-0 to Bishop Stang in the preliminary round of the Division 2 tournament. The Patriots also captured the Greater Boston League title with a 3-0-1 record.

First-year Head Coach and former Revere player Victoria Correia credited her senior group for the turnaround. “They’re go-getters,” she said. “Whatever they wanted, they worked for. They kept pushing and believed in what we were building.”

Senior captain Isabella Mendieta set a program record with 22 goals this season and 56 for her career, while fellow captains Gemma Stamatopoulos and Ava Morris anchored the midfield and defense. Senior goalie Sonia Haily delivered several standout performances, helping Revere record multiple shutouts.

Correia said her first year was both a learning experience and a rewarding one. “I couldn’t be prouder of how the season ended,” she said. “We clinched the GBL title for only the second time in school history. Next year we’ll lose eight seniors, but I know our younger players are hungry and eager to fight.”

Rupp, Hamdani lead Revere cross-country at GBL Meet

The Revere girls’ cross-country team capped its season with a third-place finish at the Greater Boston League meet on Oct. 29, then followed with strong performances at the Frank Mooney Invitational. Senior captain Olivia Rupp finished fourth overall at the league meet in 21:13, while senior Rania Hamdani took 10th in 22:18 and junior Emma DeCrosta ran a personal best of 25:15 for 22^nd overall. Rupp and Hamdani, with top-10 performances, made the GBL all-star team. The Patriots later saw Rupp medal at the Frank Mooney Invitational, finishing 27th in 21:17, while Hamdani and DeCrosta each set new personal bests.

Head Coach Katie Sinnott said the seniors’ leadership set the tone. “They’ve been tremendous role models,” she said. “Their commitment and consistency carried this team all season.”