THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025 Page 17 Lady Patriots track team still perfect on the season By Dom Nicastro T he Revere High School girls track team improved to 4-0 in dominating fashion, beating Malden, 77-17, and Lynn Classical, 78-3, in a Greater Boston League tri-meet last week. Speaking of dominating, the Patriots have not lost a dual meet in indoor or outdoor track since 2023. In the meet versus Malden, the Patriots had a total of 10 fi rst-place fi nishes, seven second-place fi nishes and six third-place fi nishes. Against Lynn Classical, the Patriots had 10 fi rst-place fi nishes, seven second-place fi nishes and seven third-place fi nishes. “This means a Revere girl took fi rst place in every single event, except the relay which we chose not to run at the end of the meet,” Revere coach Racquel Ciambelli-MacDonald said. “Absolutely phenomenal. The girls are really starting to hit their peaks as we head into the halfway point of the season and close to championship season.” A few personal records and highlights from the GBL trimeet: • Senior captain Liv Yuong was the top scorer with three fi rst-place fi nishes (55-meter hurdles, high jump and long jump), scoring 15 points total in each meet. • Junior Olivia Rupp continued her league dominance in the mile with a 5:52.17 fi nish for fi rst place in both meets. • Junior Gemma Stamatopoulos also continued her league dominance in the 600-meter with a 1:48.77 finish and a second-place height of 4-10 in the high jump. Both she and Yuong were cut off in the high jump at 4-10 due to a mechanical error. “I’m confi dent they would’ve both continued to jump well into the meet,” Ciambelli-MacDonald said. • Two newcomers to the 600-meter, Zizi Kalliavas and Amina Larzhal, also had a great fi nish, both running below 2:03 for the sweep in both meets. • Senior captain Francoise Kodjo took fi rst in the shotput with a new PR of 27-9. • Other fi rst-place fi nishes included senior captain Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez in the 55-meter dash, Rania Hamdani in the 300-meter and Gigi Zierten in the 1,000-meter. During this past weekend, Revere also had several girls participate in the MSTCA Northeast Invitational: • Yuong hit season PRs in all three of her events: 9.78 in the 55-meter hurdles (30th overall), 15-10.50 in the long jump (10th overall) and only a half-inch off her own school record, 1511. In the high jump, she took third overall, clearing 5-0. “It was a huge day for Liv overall,” Ciambelli-MacDonald said. “Her ability to perform in multiple events at these meets really shows her overall endurance as well. We expect big things from her come championships season.” • Stamatopoulos and Rupp took on a new event for both of them: the 1,000. “They both absolutely shined and ran excellent times,” their coach said. Stamatopoulos took 39th overall with a time of 3:23.77, and Olivia took 45th overall with a time of 3:25.79. “As training partners, I knew that this 1,000-meter race was exactly what they needed to better their times in the mile and the 600,” Ciambelli-MacDonald said. “Olivia was able to focus on a shorter race and better prepare for the third quarter of the mile. Gemma’s heat was very clumped, and she had to spare a lot of energy in order to avoid a box-in. I’m confi dent her time in a more spread-out race would have been closer to 3:20.” • Junior Hamdani ran a huge lifetime PR in the 300-meter and broke 47 seconds. Her time of 46.27 was good for 57th overall in a fi eld of over 300 girls. “This puts her right at the top of the GBL in this event which is so exciting,” Ciambelli-MacDonald said. “Sophomore Zizi Kalliavas also ran a PR in the 300-meter with a time of 50.03.” • Junior Aida Louaddi also threw for a PR in the shotput with a toss of 23-05. All four Revere throwers (Caleigh Joyce, Francoise Kodjo and Jocelyn Lazo) cracked the top 100. “Overall, we had some stellar performances at this massive meet,” Ciambelli-MacDonald said. “Can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings.” Revere takes on Lynn English and Chelsea on Thursday, Jan. 16 [before press deadline]. The Skin Cancer Foundation shares sun protection tips for winter sports enthusiasts What to know about protecting your skin during colder months A s fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round — especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another coldweather sport. “Frostbite and windburn are common concerns for winter athletes, but people often don’t realize that the sun’s UV rays can be just as damaging on the slopes as they are on the beach,” says The Skin Cancer Foundation President Deborah S. Sarnoff , MD. “The science shows that it’s important to practice proper sun protection all year, even in cold or cloudy weather.” Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, which lead to tanning, dark spots and wrinkles, remain constant throughout the year and can penetrate through clouds and fog. Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which are mainly responsible for sunburn, are the strongest in the summer. However, UVB rays can burn and damage your skin during winter, too, especially if you’re around reflective surfaces, such as snow or ice. Snow refl ects up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV light, so the rays hit you twice, further increasing your risk of skin cancer and premature aging. Skiers and snowboarders are at an even greater risk because these sports take place at a higher altitude, where the thinner atmosphere absorbs fewer of the sun’s rays. UV radiation exposure increases 4 to 5 percent with every 1,000 feet above sea level. In addition to causing premature skin aging, unprotected sun exposure is also a serious risk factor for skin cancer. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 86 percent of melanomas are associated with exposure to UV radiation from the sun, which is why it’s imperative to protect yourself no matter the season. How to protect yourself when enjoying winter sports Your first line of defense against sun damage is clothing. Covering up is easier when it’s cold. However, your face, head and neck tend to remain exposed year-round, and this is where most skin cancers occur. Skiers and snowboarders are ahead of the game when they protect their scalps with a helmet and their eyes with goggles. Almost all goggles available today are made of polycarbonate, which filters out 100 percent of UV rays. For the moments when you’re not actively fl ying down the slope, don’t forget your UV-blocking sunglasses, which protect your eyes while also fi ghting snow glare, and a hat to protect your head and hairline. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 or higher daily to all exposed skin and make sure to cover often-missed spots like the tops of your ears, around the eyes and near the hairline. Consider choosing a moisturizing sunscreen with ingredients like lanolin or glycerin to combat dry winter skin. Finally, try to avoid the peak sun hours (generally between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the winter months) and seek shade when you can. Winter is approaching, but that’s no reason to let up on the sun-safe habits you practiced during the summer. Continuing sun protection eff orts through the colder, cloudier months of the year reduces your risk of premature skin aging and developing the world’s most common cancer. About The Skin Cancer Foundation The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization, saves and improves lives by empowering people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer. Learn more at skincancer.org.
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