Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025 REVERE HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP By Dom Nicastro Reed’s bat, Randall’s arm lead the way; Stamatopoulos breaks another school record T he Revere High School spring sports teams were in wrap-up mode this past week. The postseason has arrived, with softball and boys volleyball awaiting their postseason fate as of press time. The softball team closed its regular season with a pair of gritty performances, including a come-from-behind win over Lynn Classical. The girls track and field program earned yet another school record — this time in the 400 meters — while boys volleyball wrapped its season with a 15th win and a playoff berth in Division 1. Stamatopoulos sets another record G emma Stamatopoulos added to her growing legacy with another school record — this time in the 400 meters. She ran a 63.63 at the Joe Tranchita Last Chance to Qualify Meet, surpassing the previous record of 63.7 (hand time) set in 2015. “This is the third individual record set by Gemma just this year,” said Head Coach RacR Gemma Stamatopoulos Revere girls track quel MacDonald-Ciambelli. “Her athletic ability and tenacity never cease to amaze me.” The senior standout now owns school records in the 400, 800 and high jump, and she recently led the team to a GBL title with 163 team points. Softball splits down the stretch evere softball came back from a 6-1 defi cit to beat Lynn Classical 10-6 in extra innings, powered by a massive fi ve-hit day from Frankie Reed and clutch late-game heroics across the lineup. Reed went fi ve-for-fi ve with two doubles, three singles and two stolen bases. Her performance helped key a seventh-inning rally that saw Revere put up fi ve runs to tie the game before tacking on four more in the eighth. Caleigh Joyce hit the goahead home run in the top of the eighth to center fi eld, and Jordan Martelli followed with a run-scoring single for insurance. Martelli fi nished threefor-four with three RBI, while Shayna Smith had three hits and a triple that tied the game in the seventh. Danni Hope Randall earned the win in the circle, striking out seven over eight innings while working around seven R hits and fi ve walks. Revere totaled 13 hits and drew seven walks in the comeback win. Randall delivered another dominant eff ort against Whittier RVT, striking out 10 and allowing just four runs (two earned) in a tough 4-1 loss. Off ensively, Revere struggled against Whittier’s ace, who struck out 18 and didn’t allow a walk. Anna Doucette, Smith and Reed each had a hit, with Doucette driving in Revere’s lone run. As of press time, the Patriots await their MIAA Division 1 playoff fate. Baseball falls to Classical evere baseball finished the season 6-11. The Patriots couldn’t hold an early lead in an 11-4 loss to Lynn Classical. The Patriots struck fi rst in the second inning but surrendered four runs in the fourth and never recovered. George Papalambros took the loss, giving up eight runs (fi ve earned) on seven hits in 4.2 innings. Sergio Peguero had Revere’s lone RBI. Ismael El Gharbi, Christian Flores, Brendan Sack and Domenic Bellia all recorded hits. Revere suffered another tough loss to Medford, falling 19-0 after surrendering 12 runs in the fi rst inning. Medford took advantage of early errors, walks and timely hits to break the game open. The visitors added four more in the second and three in the third. Bellia and Thomas Waldron each had a hit for Revere, and the defense turned a double play. Revere staged a late rally to beat Malden, 8-6, thanks to clutch hitting in the bottom of the fi fth. With the game tied 6-6, El Gharbi ripped a tworun double to give Revere the lead for good. El Gharbi fi nished a perfect three-for-three with two RBIs. Joseph Angiulo also had three hits, and Nicholas Rupp and Sack added two hits apiece. Papalambros earned the win, striking out three and allowing three earned runs over 5.2 innings. Bellia picked up the save. Revere totaled 11 hits and turned a double play to hold off a 12hit attack by Malden. Boys volleyball wins 15th R evere improved to 15-5 on the season after a 3-1 victory over Lynn Classical. Larry Claudio posted 23 assists and 11 kills, while Chris Choc Chavez added 18 assists. Kawan Dias tallied 14 kills and Juan Perez fi nished with 11. The team awaits its Division 1 playoff seed. Mass. Dept. of Correction Lowers Minimum Age to Become a Correction Officer to 19 M ILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of CorNew Policy Aims to Boost Recruitment and Build Future Workforce said Governor Maura Healey. rection is proud to announce a change in its hiring policy, lowering the minimum age requirement to become a Correction Offi cer from 21 to 19. The adjustment is part of a broader eff ort to expand recruitment, attract younger candidates, and establish a new pathway for individuals interested in a career in public service. The newly established minimum appointment age was implemented to attract motivated candidates who are eager to serve their communities. By expanding the candidate pool, the Department is creating new opportunities for young adults to serve their communities and explore long-term careers in corrections. “Reducing the minimum age to become a Correction Offi cer will allow us to recruit more dedicated, highly skilled workers to these important roles,” “This change will help us build the next generation of corrections professionals to deliver on our goals of protecting public safety and supporting rehabilitation.” “The change in the minimum appointment age allows the DOC to address staff - ing needs while also cultivating a future workforce dedicated to upholding our core values,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “I encourage anyone who is eligible and interested in making a positive impact on public safety to consider pursuing this rewarding opportunity.” “Expanding the candidate pool enhances our ability to inform individuals about the rewarding career opportunities available at the Massachusetts Department of Correction,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. “It is essential that we adapt and fi nd innovative ways to recruit more professionals into our public safety system.” “The implementation of this age of appointment gives the DOC the fl exibility to bring in more qualifi ed applicants while providing them with early access to a fulfi lling career in corrections,” said DOC Commissioner Shawn Jenkins. “The Massachusetts Department of Correction appreciates working collaboratively with MasMASS. 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