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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Page 13 ~ RHS PATRIOTS SPORTS ROUNDUP ~ Revere wrestlers shine for Malden Some Revere wrestlers had fine performances for the Malden wrestling team. The team is a cooperative program. The team just competed in Division 1 North sectionals. Carlos Jimenez from Revere placed sixth at sectionals. “This was Carlos’s first season as a wrestler and his fi rst few matches at the start of the season were wins,” Malden coach Kevin Isaza said. “Carlos suff ered a ligament sprain in his shoulder earlier on causing him to have to sit out for close to eight weeks. After the eight-week mark, Carlos came back to us with a great attitude to fi nish his senior season on the podium. He battled hard at sectionals making it to semifi nals, which he lost by a close margin. Carlos then worked his way up and fi nished sixth overall in the section, earning him a medal. We are extremely proud of Carlos and know he will be successful.” Revere’s Hakim Malki had a great season. He placed in several tournaments this season, notably taking fi fth at a competitive Whitman Tournament. Malki’s season unfortunately fell short due to injury. Revere’s Radley Lekuku had an amazing season as a fi rst-year starter in varsity. He wrestled in a competitive 138-pound weight class. “We are excited to see him back next season,” Isaza said. Revere girls tracksters break new ground at states The 4x200-meter relay quartet of senior captain Giselle Salvador, Danni Hope Randall, Jaliyah Manigo and Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez broke the school record with a speedy time of 1:55.20 at the Division 1 state championships. The previous record (set in 2020) 1:55.51. “They had been bordering this record all season, and it was so great to see the girls fi nally get there,” Revere coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “They put in the work all week at practice perfecting their handoff s and getting their turnover down. Ashley ran a dominant anchor leg, splitting a 27.9.” Gemma Stamatopoulos finished off the season with another PR in the 600-meter (1:45.50), which she has been dominant in all season. “Looking at the performance list, Gemma knew she was the fastest competitor in her heat and would have to lead the race from the start,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “Her strategy was fl awless, and she fi nishes the season less than two seconds away from the school record.” Sophomore Olivia Rupp competed in the mile and fi nished with a time of 6:07.78. “Olivia is battling an injury and still producing consistent times below 6:10,” her coach said. “We are confi dent with the proper strength training in the off season she will come to outdoor stronger than ever.” Junior Liv Yuong competed in three events at the state meet. She ran a 9.92 in the 55-meter hurdles. Though it’s not a PR, Yuong showed huge improvement in her three-step pattern between the hurdles. She also competed in the high jump, jumping 4-10, and in the long jump jumping 14-9. “This was a big preparation meet for Liv ahead of the pentathlon on Feb. 28,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “Liv will compete in the three above events, as well as the shotput and the 800-meter. I’m very confi dent she will improve her score from December and will even get close to the school record previously set in 2019.” Revere boys hoops finishes strong Revere wrapped up its boys basketball campaign with a couple of competitive games in the General Patton Tournament at Hamilton-Wenham. The team fell to Greater Lawrence, 5553, in the consolation round of the tourney. Senior captain Andrew Leone had 10 points and 12 rebounds, and junior Guard Ethan Day added 21 points and four assists. “These kids never quit and competed every night,” said Revere coach David Leary, whose team finished the 2023-2024 campaign 6-14. “I am a proud coach.” Day was named to the General Patton All-Tournament Team. In the fi rst-round game, the Patriots fell to Southeastern, 6156. Day had 26 points and fi ve rebounds, and junior guard Avi Lung added 10 points, fi ve assists and three steals. Easy-to-Use Dental Care Products for Elderly Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that aff ects my grip strength and makes brushing my teeth diffi cult. I’ve read that electric toothbrushes can help make the job easier. Can you make any recommendations for seniors? Arthritic Alice Dear Alice, For seniors who suff er from arthritis or have other hand weaknesses or tremors, an electric toothbrush is an often turned to solution for keeping your teeth clean. At the push of a button, an electric toothbrush will do everything but shake, rattle and roll to do the cleaning for you, and most come with a wide, slightly weighted handle and rubberized grip that make them easier and more comfortable to hold on to. How to Choose With dozens of diff erent electric toothbrushes on the market today, here are several points to consider to help you choose: Cost: The cost of electric toothbrushes will range from $10 for a model with replaceable AA batteries to more than $200 for some models with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, multiple brushing modes, smartphone integrations, and other features. How much are you willing to spend? Brushing action: Brush heads tend to be either “spinning” (they rotate very fast in one direction, then the other, and bristles may pulsate in and out) or “sonic” (they vibrate side to side). Both methods are effective and a matter of personal preference. Electric versus battery: Choose a brush with a builtin rechargeable battery and an electric charging station. Shown from left to right: assistant coach John Leone, junior Ethan Day holding his plaque for being named to the General Patton All-Tournament Team and Head Coach David Leary. They’re much more convenient and cost eff ective than toothbrushes that use replaceable batteries. Brushing timer: Since most dentists recommend brushing for two minutes (most adults average about 45 seconds), get an electric toothbrush with a built-in brushing timer – most have them. Some brushes will even split the two minutes onto four 30-second intervals and will notify you when it’s time to switch to a diff erent quadrant of your mouth. Extra features: Most higherpriced electric brushes come with extra features like cleaning modes, pressure sensors, a charge-level display and more. There are even “smart” toothbrushes that connect to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth to track brushing habits. What extra features do you want? Best Electric Toothbrushes According to Consumer Reports – an independent, nonprofi t product testing and research organization – the top electric toothbrushes for 2024 are the Oral-B iO 7 Series ($150); Oral B Genius X 10000 ($200); Bruush Electric Toothbrushes ($95); and the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 ($120). And the top rated lowcost electric toothbrush is the Brightline 86700 ($30). The New York Times Wirecutter, another popular product reviewing service, rates the Oral-B Pro 1000 ($40) as the best electric toothbrush followed by the Philips Sonicare 4100 ($40). Easier Flossing Tools If fl ossing has become challenging too, a good alternative to traditional string floss are fl oss picks. These are disposable plastic-handle tools that have fl oss threaded onto them, which makes them easier to hold and use. DenTek, Oral-B and others sell packages for a few dollars or check out the Listerine UltraClean Access Flosser, which comes with a toothbrush-like handle for a better reach. Some other fl ossing products to consider that are easy on the hands are the WaterPik Power Flosser ($15), which gently vibrates to dislodge embedded food particles between your teeth. Or consider a water fl osser, which use high-pressured pulsating water to remove food particles and plaque and will stimulate your gums in the process. WaterPik off ers a variety of water fl ossing products at prices ranging between $40 and $140, as does Oral Breeze, which off ers the Shower Breeze and Quick Breeze water fl ossers (around $40) that connects directly to your faucet or shower head. All of these dental care products can also be found at your local pharmacy or retailer that sells personal care items or online. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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