THE REVERE ADVOCATE–Friday, September 13 , 2019 Page 9 Football Patriots seek to continue upward trend By Greg Phipps L ooking to build on the last year’s strong showing, the Revere High School football team will get mightily tested right out of the gate in 2019. Perennial powerhouse Gloucester is coming to town Friday evening to tangle with the Patriots under the lights at Harry Della Russo Stadium. The season-opening contest comes on the heels of a solid 2018 campaign, where Revere finished 7-4 after losing its first two games and earned the program’s first-ever playoff victory. Head coach Lou Cicatelli said this year’s squad has practiced hard and has made progress in the preseason. The prognosis looks good. The preseason was a busy one. Revere participated in several scrimmages and was able to test its players against formidable competition, including Danvers and Hamilton-Wenham. “We’ve been having a great preseason,” Cicatelli told the press during preseason camp. “The team has been working hard and has a great attitude.” Among the players being counted on to lead this year’s team, running back Joe Llanos, who is coming back from an injury, quarterback Calvin Boudreau, also returning from an injury, wide receiver Dillan Day, running back Mark Galvez, linebacker Billy Ginepra and placekicker Rayan Riazi head the list. The kicking game could be a facet that gives the Patriots an advantage over opponents. Cicatelli said Riazi has been connecting on field goals of 40-50 yards consistently during the preseason. That could be a key weapon for the Patriots late in games, as it proved to be in some of last year’s contests. Also returning are captains Jaryd Benson (lineman), Mazer Ali (defensive end, tight end), who is returning from injury, Zach Furlong (safety, running back), defensive back Jonathan Murphy, who played quarterback when Boudreau was injured last season, and running back/linebacker Lucas Barbosa. Last year Cicatelli’s team We Carry... * 100% Waterproof LVT Flooring * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile * Hardwood Prefinished and Unfinished, Do-it-Yourselfer Products! Phil Russo Owner Drop by our Showroom and check out our 250 styles of area rugs and other products! 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676 Contact@Russoflooring.com 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm Come in & Enjoy our Famous... $12 LUNCH Menu! Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday until 3:30 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Prepared Your Way! Includes two sides Catch the NFL on our 10 TV’s! FULL LIQUOR BAR Enjoy our selection of drinks and coming to join us our sport bar atmosphere with a large variety drinks and try out traditional Caipirinha. Enjoy the Karaoke night every Tuesday and live music from Thursday to Sunday. 749 Broadway, Everett * (617) 389-8615 Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM-11PM/Fri-Sat 11AM-12AM/Bar Open until 1AM Call Now for Reservations or UBER EATS Delivery! overcame several key injuries to notch seven victories and upset North Reading in the first round of the playoffs. A huge 18-6 win over Winthrop in the annual Thanksgiving Day game also ended the season on a high note. The Patriots had only defeated Winthrop on Turkey Day twice before and were triumphant in four of their last five games. After Friday’s opener, Revere will host Northeastern Conference foe Peabody next Friday, Sept. 20, and play at Della Russo again when they take on Lynn Classical on Sept. 27. Everett’s Unique Steak House We offer an authentic dining experience featuring homemade recipes from Brazil, passed down from generations. The main attraction is the Rodízio which is an all-you-can-eat traditional Brazilian barbecue that you may enjoy as much as you like for one fixed price, served table-side in a skewers of beef, chicken, pork and lamb. Accompanying the barbecued meats is a full-course exceptional salad bar and a delicious Brazilian hot side dishes made from typical Brazilian ingredients updated daily. Beside the Rodízio we also offer an option to pay by weight and delicious homemade desserts. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! AC SPECIAL Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 IL. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles) Only $59.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SE Auto., Leather, Loaded, Excellent Condition, Clean Title, Warranty, ONLY 72K Miles! Trades Welcomed READY TO GO! 2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS 4x4, Most Power Options, New Tires, New Brakes, Just Serviced, Warranty, Only 130K Miles PRICED RIGHT! $6,995 $5,995 781-321-8841 Easy Financing Available! 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! Enjoy Karaoke and Sports in our Lounge Bar Experience the best Brazilian steakhouse in the Boston area!
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