Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE–Friday, November 8 , 2019 Lady Pats finish with 14 wins, set for playoffs By Greg Phipps F inishing up the regular season with a win, a loss (their first of the season) and a tie, the Revere High School girls’ soccer team prepared for the postseason tourney, which opened this week. The No. 1 seeded Lady Patriots squared off in the quarterfinal round against eighth-seeded Acton-Boxboro on Thursday at Harry Della Russo Stadium (after press deadline). The Lady Patriots completed a historically-good 14-1-3 regular season with a 1-1 deadlock at Lowell last Tuesday, Oct. 29. They suffered their only defeat at Haverhill (a 6-0 loss) back on Oct. 25. Revere’s most recent victory was a 2-0 shutout triumph at Lynn Classical on Oct. 23. First period goals by Carolina Bettero and Nahomy Galvez Martinez turned out to be enough in the win over Lynn Classical, as the Lady Patriots were able to fend off some LC pressure in the second half and come away with the shutout win. It was a matter of Revere making good on its opportunities and the hosts missing out on theirs. After the contest head coach Megan O’Donnell talked about the team’s strong chemistry and togetherness. “They’ve bonded really well, they’re keeping their heads up and staying positive,” she told the press. “That’s one thing this team has taken from the past – working together and staying positive.” The Lady Patriots also accomplished a first this season when they defeated Malden, 2-1, on Oct. 21. For the first time in the program’s history, the Lady Patriots earned the right to be called co-champions of the Greater Boston League (GBL), as they notched a share of this year’s league championship. Bettero scored twice to help lead the playoff-bound Lady Patriots to victory. Teammates Sofia Chorqi and Maddy Yanes assisted on the goals. That win was followed up by a 6-0 Senior Night triumph over Charlestown on Oct. 22 at Harry Della Russo Stadium; five players scored their first-ever varsity goals. “Charlestown played us tough on Senior Night but we were able to get a few players their first varsity goals,” said O’Donnell. Two seniors, Elsy Romero and Wissam Benzerdjeb, netted their T Revere’s Jackelynn Zapata raced a Lynn Classical player to the ball in a recent 2-0 win at Manning Field in Lynn. Revere captain Katie O’Donnell and her teammates saw a historically good field hockey season come to an end in last week’s first-round playoff loss to Chelmsford. By Greg Phipps he Revere field hockey team completed its best season in many years after its defeat to Chelmsford last Wednesday Revere’s Sofia Choqri unleashed a free kick in a win over Lynn Classical. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) in the first round of the Div. 1 North playoffs at Harry Della Russo Stadium. The Lady Patriots finished 12-3-2 and made their first postseason appearance in over 30 years. Revere was seeded fifth in this year’s tournament. Unfortunately, the Lady Patriots drew a tough No. 12 seed in Chelmsford, which advanced to the semifinals before losing to Acton-Boxboro. The visiting Lady Lions got the better of Revere in winning Wednesday’s opening round, 6-0. In volleyball action, Revere received an unusual bid by being placed in the Div. 1 Central/East bracket. The sixth-seeded Patriots traveled to take on No. 3 seed King Philip in a quarterfinal round match on Monday. (Revere was given a bye in the first round.) The Patriots were defeated in three sets, but it didn’t take away from a season of accomplishment. Revere finished 13-8 overall, captured the Greater Boston League crown by going 7-1 in league play and advanced to the postseason tournament for the second-straight season. Strong seasons end for Revere field hockey, volleyball Revere forward Nahomy Galvez Martinez battled for the ball against Lynn Classical. first-ever tallies. “It was a special night for them both because their families were there to witness it,” O’Donnell observed. “We had a great crowd and everyone showed a lot of school spirit. It was truly amazing.” Three other Revere players – Camila Perez, Imane Douane and Kyra Delaney – also scored for the first time at the varsity level. Luana Barbosa knocked home the other tally for the Lady Patriots Revere captain Lynzie Anderson and the rest of the Patriots squad saw their fine volleyball season end with a first-round playoff loss on Monday. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps)
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