THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Page 15 Revere High Sports Roundup: Lady Pats teams open fall season with promise By Dom Nicastro T Coast Guard veteran/Revere High School 2020 graduate Robert Kjersgard was pinned by his proud father, Robert, a Boston Police Lieutenant. he fall campaign is underway for several Revere High School girls’ programs, and the Patriots are already showing grit, leadership and strong performances, according to their coaches. From the volleyball team’s comeback win on the road, to the soccer team building on last year’s undefeated run, to the cross-country team focusing on growth and improvement, Revere athletes are setting the tone early. Volleyball rallies for reverse sweep The Revere girls volleyball Shown from left to right, are: proud mother Luz Arango, Revere High School 2018 graduate Kevin Arango and girlfriend Yanira Bermuduz. team earned a statement victory on Friday, Sept. 5, with a 3-2 comeback win on the road at Beverly. Head Coach Emilie Clemons reported that the Patriots dropped the fi rst two sets (20-25, 20-25) before storming back for wins of 2523, 25-11 and 15-13 to complete the reverse sweep. Senior middle Samarah Meristal delivered a standout performance with seven kills and four blocks. Sophomore outside hitter Haley Peralta had six kills and fi ve aces, while seniors Dayana Ortega and Basma Sahibi added fi ve kills each. Junior Anna Doucette tallied six aces, and senior Isabella Arroyave chipped in with fi ve aces. Girls soccer looks to build on undefeated season Head Coach Ariana Rivera, Revere High School 2021 graduate and resident Jarrod Natola was accompanied by his proud father Mark, godfather/uncle John Moore, mother Anne Warham and sister Felicia Warham. now in her second year leading the varsity squad, guided the Patriots to a 12-0-5 record last season. In 2025, Rivera says, participation is steady, with both varsity and sub-varsity teams competing. This year’s captains are senior Nataly Esquivel and sophomore Sharon Oliva Folgar, who bring strong commitment and leadership to the pitch. Head Coach Katie Sinnott with Capt. Olivia Rupp. (Advocate fi le photo) Rivera highlighted the team’s aggressive attack and strong communication as strengths: “We have the ability and personnel to attack aggressively. Our effi ciency in communication will impact our season positively.” Areas for growth include consistency in roles: “Our areas of growth consist of owning our roles on and off the fi eld and staying true to those roles. This allows us to be organized on the fi eld and on the same page.” The Greater Boston League looks competitive, Rivera noted; she pointed to solid performances at the Medford Jamboree. Cross country emphasizes growth and leadership Girls cross country coach Katie Sinnott enters her 20th season with the Patriots, coming off a strong 7-1 league record in 2024. Two runners earned All-Star medals last year, and the team tied with Somerville and Medford for best overall season record. This fall, Revere has three returning runners and several newcomers. Senior Olivia Rupp leads the squad as captain. Sinnott praised her, saying, “She has been with the team since her freshman year and has shown tremendous leadership from the beginning. She is extremely dedicated and very talented. She is determined and always looking to improve. She creates a sense of belonging for everyone on the team, regardless of their ability or how long they have been with the team.” The team’s greatest strength, Sinnott said, is dedication to personal improvement. “The sport is not just about beating another team, but rather about improving your times week to week,” the coach said. “Each runner starts at a diff erent place, and the goal is to be better with each workout.” Depth remains the biggest challenge, with Sinnott emphasizing the need for more participants. Dual meets are being held each Wednesday from Sept. 10 to Oct. 22, with the league meet set for Oct. 29.
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