THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 Page 9 M Day with a heartfelt video presentation during homeroom, honoring family members of students, alumni, faculty and staff who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. MC honors Veterans Day with special tribute and presentation Football Pats hit a roadblock at Newburyport; Belmont alden Catholic commemorated Veterans As part of the day’s observance, seventh- and eighthgrade students had the distinct honor of witnessing Jared Belliveau ’97, History Teacher and Cross-Country Coach, receive the Legion of Merit. The Legion of Merit is one of the highest U.S. military decorations and is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. MC is proud to recognize and celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of all who have served our country. R forfeits upcoming game By Dom Nicastro evere High School football had more than a sugar high on Halloween night. It beat Everett for the second straight season for its second in a row against the GBL giant to close out the fi rst part of its regular season at 3-5 overall and 3-3 in the Greater Boston League. But a week later, it had arguably its two worst losses: one on the football fi eld and one off. Revere fell to Newburyport, 27-6, Friday night, Nov. 7, in the consolation round then learned a few days later it would not possibly have a football game the following week, giving the players a 20day lull between games. The Patriots were scheduled to play Belmont at home Friday night, Nov. 14, but, according to a call to The Advocate from Revere coach Lou Cicatelli on Pictured from left to right: MC President John K. Thornburg, awardee Jared Belliveau ’97 and MC Principal Jeff rey P. Smith ’95. (Photo Credit: James Black) BBB Scam Alert | FROM Page 6 uct I did indeed receive the order... 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Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, Belmont decided not to play and will forfeit. Cicatelli said Belmont, which is 0-9 and has scored just 36 points this entire season, felt it could not compete with Revere and decided not to play. An email from The Advocate to Belmont Athletics Director Adam Pritchard on Tuesday morning went unreturned as of press time. Frank Shea, athletics director for Revere High School, told The Advocate he got a call from Belmont’s athletics director Monday night, Nov. 10, informing him of the decision not to play the Patriots. The consolation round is a two-week round in which teams that don’t make the MIAA playoff s and those who lose in the fi rst round compete against one another in a weekSPORTS | SEE Page 10 St. Anthony’s Flea Market Festival of Trees 250 Revere St., Revere, Lower Hall November 8 * 2:00 - 8:00 PM November 15 * 10 - 8:00 PM Santa arrives Saturday * 12-2 Free hot dogs and chocolate milk 12-2 Law Offices of JOSEPH D. 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