Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 RHS PATRIOTS WINTER SPORTS ROUNDUP Hockey turnaround caps season with statement finale By Dom Nicastro T he Everett-Revere-Mystic Valley-Malden didn’t just win its fi nale — it capped one of the most dramatic year-over-year turnarounds in the area. With a 2-1 victory over Northbridge in the fi nal game of the season, the co-op closed at 7-12 overall, a massive leap from last winter’s 1-19-1 campaign. That improvement didn’t happen by accident. Revere’s Frankie Annunziata delivered in the biggest moments, scoring both goals in the fi nale. Mystic Valley’s Varun Chawla and Everett’s Ben Saia each dished out two assists, keeping the pressure on throughout the game. In net, Everett goalie Ray Blauvelt was lights out again, making key late stops to protect the onegoal lead. Seniors Charlie Govastves (Everett), Chris Argueta (Revere) and Lyndsey Sylva of Everett all turned in strong performances in their fi nal outing, helping steady the group in tight moments. Under coach Craig Richards, the co-op steadily built confi - dence this winter — competing harder, defending with more structure and fi nishing games that slipped away a year ago. The record shows the progress. Revere girls basketball earns tournament bid behind depth and balance T he Revere High School girls basketball earned the No. 35 seed in the MIAA Tournament and will travel to face No. 30 Central Catholic of Lawrence (8-12) in a Feb. 25 preliminary round matchup. The Lady Patriots punched their postseason ticket by securing their 10th win of the season — a 52-18 victory over Northeast Metro Tech — marking a milestone year for a roster that blends experienced seniors with rising underclassmen. Against Northeast, Revere exploded for 31 points in the fi rst quarter. Shayna Smith (10 points) and Allyson Ollivierra (nine points) set the tone early. Off the bench, Asmaa Azeroual added seven points and 10 rebounds, Destiny Borges-Kelley controlled the glass with 11 rebounds, and Ajsi Balla contributed seven boards as coach Liz Lake rotated players freely in the second half. The week also included competitive losses to strong programs. In a 50-36 setback to Danvers, Ollivierra poured in 17 points, showcasing her perimeter range, while Addison Ulwick added 12 points and seven rebounds. Danvers (19-1) was paced by Angie Djoko (14) and Sienna Lynch (10). Revere followed with a tightly contested 52-48 loss to Medford (12-8). The Lady Patriots held a 26-19 halftime lead before foul trouble and a third-quarter surge from Medford shifted momentum. Ollivierra fi nished with 19 points and Ulwick added 16 in the eff ort, while Medford’s Siena Fauci scored 24. Throughout the season, Revere has leaned on Smith’s scoring presence, Ollivierra’s shooting, Ulwick’s rebounding and interior toughness, and increasing bench production from players like Azeroual, Borges-Kelley and Balla. That depth helped carry the Patriots through the grind of the regular season and into tournament play. Now, with postseason basketball ahead, Revere headed into Central Catholic battle-tested and confi dent — a team that has grown steadily from December through February and earned its opportunity. Polymnia Choral Society Presents ‘American Quilt’ F or more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform “American Quilt,” celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old. Just like a quilt, this concert will feature a rich tapestry of backgrounds and styles that make our country unique, beginning with the African American spiritual and proceeding to the present day. Polymnia members will be joined on stage by the Melrose High School Honors Choir, led by Kimberly Piper. RevereTV | FROM Page 4 The Revere High School winter sports seasons are coming to an end, but RevereTV got to cover many basketball games this season. Most recently were both senior nights! Watch the girls’ team versus Everett and the boys’ team versus Somerville; the seniors and their families were acknowledged and celebrated before each game. These games are now replaying on the RTV Community Channel and will be made public to watch on YouTube at your convenience now that their seasons are over. Local registered dietician The seniors of the Tide Hockey team, Revere High School senior Frankie Annuziata, Everett High School senior Benjamin Saia, and Mystic Valley Regional Charter School senior Varun Chawla. Victoria Fabbo recorded another episode of her program, “Fabulous Foods.” This time another professional chef joins her in the kitchen, and they focus on Asian cuisine. Some of the dishes are shrimp stir fry and pork dumplings, but more details will come next week as the episode premieres for March. In the meantime, enjoy the February episode of “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo” — now playing on the Community Channel and posted to YouTube. Stay tuned for what’s to come in March! In between programming on all RTV channels, you’ll see all of the current “In The concert promises to be a fun time for all ages. It will be held at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (350 Lynn Fells Pkwy.). Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children under 12. We look forward to seeing you there! Accessibility Information: Any accessibility questions, requests or concerns can be emailed to accessibility@polymnia.org. To purchase tickets for this and other Polymnia concerts, visit https://polymnia.org/ about-our-upcoming-season/. For more information about Polymnia: www.polymnia.org/about. the Loop” announcements in multiple languages. The most recent is about some community resources offered throughout the winter. In response to the recent freeze in SNAP benefi ts and ongoing pressures on food assistance programs, the City of Revere has compiled a guide to regional food resources available in and around the community. Additionally, due to cold weather conditions, an updated list of adult warming centers is available for those in need of a safe, warm place. Residents looking to support their neighbors can also fi nd information on donations and volunteer opportunities by visiting the Public Health Division page on revere.org. RTV GOV is scheduled with all of the government meetings for the month of February. After airing live as scheduled, this week’s meetings will be added to the rotation as well. A few special meetings in between the usual include the Revere Police Department Promotion Ceremony, the Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing and the Harris Street Traffi c Patterns Neighborhood Meeting. All of these meetings are playing on RTV GOV but can be watched at your convenience any time on YouTube.
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