THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 Page 7 Revere girls basketball finds its rhythm by attacking the paint and playing together By Dom Nicastro O n the road last week against Malden, the Revere High School girls basketball team didn’t panic when the shots weren’t falling early. Instead, the Lady Patriots trusted their habits, leaned into their identity and let the game come to them. After trailing 12-7 at the end of the first quarter, Revere settled in, tied the game by halftime and then took control with a composed, physical second half to earn a 50-36 win over the Golden Tornados. It was a performance that refl ected not just a strong adjustment, but a growing understanding of how this team needs to play to be successful. “We were more composed and spaced the fl oor a lot better,” assistant coach Liz Lake said. “We capitalized on our ability to drive to the basket rather than rely on only our perimeter shots. Overall, we moved the ball with more purpose.” The diff erence after halftime was clear. Revere stopped forcing shots from the outside and began attacking the middle of the fl oor with intent. Ball movement improved, spacing opened up and driving lanes followed. “During the half, we put a lot of emphasis on getting more paint touches as we were not utilizing the middle of the court as much as we could have been in the fi rst half,” Lake said. “We put focus on moving the ball around the perimeter and being more intentional with our actions.” That intentionality showed up in the details — better screening, cleaner handoff s, and sharper decision-making that allowed Revere to consistently get downhill and fi nish plays in the paint. “We used more screens and handoffs, which helped us create better angles and opened up driving lanes, allowing us to get downhill and attack the basket more consistently,” Lake said. confidence and physicality. Addison Ulwick shot against two during recent action against Everett. (Advocate fi le photo) The result was a confi dent third and fourth quarter in which Revere took the lead and never gave it back. While the off ense found its rhythm, the Lady Patriots’ defense set the tone after halftime. Revere limited Malden’s opportunities, contested shots without fouling, and fi nished possessions on the glass. The approach was collective, not dependent on size or individual matchups. “We are not a very tall team, so defensively we have to maintain an aggressive presence, move as a working unit, have hands up at all times, and have everyone on the fl oor be ready to box out to secure rebounds,” Lake said. That discipline showed in the fi nal two quarters, when Revere consistently forced Malden to work deep into possessions and denied secondchance opportunities. “During the third and fourth quarters, our team put more attention toward these actions and hustled hard,” Lake added. Revere’s balanced attack was led by Sarah Lechheb and Addison Ulwick, who each fi nished with 12 points while contributing across the fl oor. Lechheb added two assists and fi ve rebounds, while Ulwick chipped in three assists and eight rebounds. Lechheb’s steady presence at point guard anchored the Sarah Lechheb battled Everett defenders for possession of the ball during recent action. (Advocate fi le photo) off ense. “Sarah, our main point guard, really did a great job running the team,” Lake said. “She kept a level-head and made sure we were organized off ensively.” Her impact went beyond scoring. “Her speed impacts the game on both ends of the fl oor, and that showed as she pushed the pace in transition and defensively applied a lot of pressure,” Lake said. “I’ve enjoyed watching her grow as a leader in the point guard position these last few years.” Ulwick, meanwhile, continues to make her presence felt as a freshman by playing with “Addison, who is only a freshman, attacked the basket aggressively, and her eff ort on the boards was big,” Lake said. “She did a great job limiting second-chance opportunities and helped us move the ball around.” The win sets the stage for a demanding stretch, with Revere traveling to Somerville on Tuesday, Feb. 10, before returning home for senior night on Thursday, Feb. 12, against Everett and hosting Salem on Friday, Feb. 13. With three games in quick succession, the focus shifts to consistency and preparation. “Our focus is going to be on staying consistent and taking care of our bodies with a busy week ahead,” Lake said. “We want to keep building on the habits we’ve been emphasizing — playing together, defending with energy, and valuing the basketball by being intentional on both ends of the fl oor.” Senior night adds another layer of motivation, one that the team is embracing. “One of our mottos this season is ‘Do the little things right,’” Lake said. “We want to honor them by doing just that; by playing the right way, bringing great energy, and competing together for them and our home crowd.” PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. Call: (781) 324-6195
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