THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025 Page 15 SPORTS | FROM Page 1 • School record in the high jump relay • 3:10.49 in the 1,000-meter: less than one second off the school record • Ninth-place fi nisher in the MIAA Division 1 Meet in the 600-meter “Gemma is one of the most versatile athletes I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” MacDonald-Ciambelli said. “Every single coach in the GBL knows that Gemma is a threat in every single event she competes in. She is fi ercely competitive and is admired by every single one of her teammates. She approaches every practice and meet with a goal to not only better herself but everyone around her. We are so happy to see that all of her hard work and dedication is being recognized within the league.” Revere’s other GBL AllStars: • Liv Yuong • Olivia Rupp • Gigi Zierten • Zizi Kalliavas • Gianna Chiodi • Danni Hope Randall • Ashley Cabrera Rodriguez • Rania Hamdani • Francoise Kodjo Catching up with Revere Athletics Director Frank Shea By Dom Nicastro A s winter soon gives way to spring, Revere High School Athletics Director Frank Shea caught up with The Advocate and offered insights into a season marked by signifi cant achievements and challenges. “Obviously, you know, we had our ups and downs,” Shea said on the overall season. “We had our successes. The track teams both won the GBL and went undefeated. Girls basketball qualifi ed for the states. Boys basketball didn’t qualify. But the Ethan Day story kind of gave them something very positive to conclude their season.” Girls basketball team shows grit in postseason play Under the guidance of secGemma Stamatopoulos (Courtesy photo) RevereTV | FROM Page 14 gram to RevereTV that covers their mission and accomplishments when it comes to making a difference in Beachmont. You can watch this program now on the Community Channel or at your convenience on YouTube. The latest “In the Loop” PSA was about a community event happening this week! The Revere Arabic Community invited all to attend their fourth Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner 2025. This is Friday, March 7th and you had to pre-register by last weekend. Don’t worry, RevereTV will have some coverage of this special evening of cultural celebration, which will soon be playing daily over the next few weeks on the Community Channel. As a reminder, the Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast, and 3 and 614 on RCN. RTV GOV is scheduled with the latest from the City Council Chambers. Other than live coverage, the current scheduled rotation includes replays of the Revere City Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, RHS Building Committee Meeting, and Revere Board of Health. All meetings also stream live to YouTube. RTV GOV is channel 9 for Comcast subscribers and channels 13 and 613 on RCN. ond-year Coach Ariana Rivera, the Revere girls basketball team concluded their season with a solid 11-9 record, securing a spot in the Division 1 tournament. Despite an early exit, the team’s performance was a testament to their hard work and Rivera’s coaching acumen, setting a promising stage for future campaigns, according to Shea. Shea lauded Rivera for her supportive style of coaching and even-keeled demeanor. Ethan Day’s historic performance highlights boys basketball season The boys basketball team experienced a tougher season, fi nishing 8-12 and missing the postseason cut. However, the season was brightened by senior Ethan Day’s remarkable achievement in his fi nal game: a sensational 65-point performance that pushed him past the 1,000-point milestone, making him only the third boy in school history to reach such heights. This season marked boys coach David Leary’s ninth as head coach with the Patriots. “Dave’s another veteran,” Shea said. “He knows the system. I don’t really have to micromanage him. I’m not a micromanager anyway, but I don’t have to look over his shoulders.” Track teams continue to dominate Frank Shea The indoor track teams, both boys and girls, under coaches Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli and David Fleming, respectively, continued their dominance in the Greater Boston League (GBL). Both teams not only won the GBL but went undefeated through the season, with the girls not having lost a dual meet over the last two seasons. MacDonaldCiambelli’s deep roots in the community and experience — she was a track athlete at Boston College — and Fleming’s recent accolade as a state titlewinning cross-country coach for Brookline have been instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence, according to Shea. Swimming and other sports face rebuilding phases While track and basketball had their moments of triumph, other sports at Revere High faced rebuilding years. The swimming team, coached by Gesar Tsering, is in a period of growth and adjustment, striving to build a competitive team in the coed division. Meanwhile, the hockey team, a cooperative program RHS Athletics Director with Everett, Malden and Mystic Valley, had a down year, and the wrestling team, a cooperative with Malden, faced participation challenges. Revere had only a couple of entrants into hockey and wrestling. Looking forward to spring with new leadership With the winter season wrapped up, attention shifts to spring sports, where new leadership is expected to invigorate the programs. Notably, the baseball team will see a fresh face at the helm, with Sebastian Salvo taking over as head coach. Salvo’s background as a Division 1 player at Fairfi eld (Conn.) University and his presence within the high school promise to bring new energy and strategy to the baseball diamond. Michael Lewis, also in the Revere school system, takes over boys lacrosse. In summarizing the winter season, Shea expressed a balanced view: “We had our ups and downs...but all in all, it was more good than bad.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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