THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023 Page 9 Revere boys still in hunt for playoff spot By Greg Phipps D espite hitting a midseason slump, the Revere High School boys’ basketball team is still in the hunt for a postseason bid. Revere broke a fivegame losing streak by winning two straight and scored their third consecutive triumph last Thursday at home over the Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers. Senior captain Domenic Boudreau led the way with a double-double effort. He poured in 14 points and hauled down a mammoth 20 rebounds to help the Patriots to a close 5649 victory. The win improved Revere to 8-9 overall on the regular season with three games to play. If the Patriots can emerge victorious in at least two of their remaining contests, they will make the postseason tournament. Also making important contributions in the win over Kennedy Academy were Vincent Nichols with 11 points and Ethan Day with 14. Day pulled down seven rebounds as well. Making the tourney won’t be an easy task, as Revere plays some tough opponents to conclude the campaign. The Patriots travelled to take on neighboring rival Everett in a Greater Boston League (GBL) battle Wednesday night. The Crimson Tide were in second place in the GBL with a 10-3 league mark entering Wednesday’s contest. Revere then travels on Friday night to take on a formidable Peabody squad, which is 14-5 overall after beating Saugus Tuesday night. The Patriots close out the 202223 regular season when they host Hamilton-Wenham next Tuesday afternoon (scheduled 4:15 p.m. tipoff ). Malden Catholic hires Jess Piracini as Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach M alden Catholic’s Director of Athletics, William Raycraft, has announced that the school has hired Jess Piracini to head its Girls Varsity Lacrosse program. Piracini emerged out of a strong pool of applicants, and she is a coach looking to bring this young program to new levels. According to Piracini, “I am fortunate to be taking over a very good lacrosse program. This is an incredible opportunity to lead the Malden Catholic program forward with the desire and competitiveness to become the best in high school lacrosse.” Piracini added, “Malden Catholic is a school that not only embraces athletics, but also truly cares about the growth of their students and school community. This genuine commitment to growth goes well beyond the fi elds and classroom.” “Coach Piracini has done a fantastic job working with our girls in the hockey program and she was a standout athlete herself. I am confi dent she will lead our lacrosse program with outstanding skill and eventually to MIAA distinction,” stated Raycraft. “Our program currently has nearly sixty members in its fi fth year of existence, and we believe that Coach Piracini will fuel it with a wealth of knowledge, passion and enthusiasm.” Raycraft went on to say, “She understands our mission, embodies the core values of the athletic department, and I am confi dent she will make a very positive connection with our student-athletes.” Coach Piracini is a graduate of Catholic education having atGirls Hockey Team. About Malden Catholic JESS PIRACINI Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach tended Arlington Catholic High School, where she was a threesport athlete, excelling in both hockey and lacrosse. While at AC she was a four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team, captain and Catholic Central League All-Star her senior year. Jess then continued her education and hockey career at women’s hockey powerhouse Norwich University, where she was a four-year member of the varsity team. She is currently an assistant coach for the MC Lancers High School: Since 1932, MC (https://www.maldencatholic.org/) has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities. Foundational to student success is MC’s codivisional model, which off ers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program with electives, such as Robotics and Engineering Design. MC curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal. Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. Revere’s Ethan Day netted 14 points in a win over the Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers last Thursday.
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