THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Page 15 Football Pats extend winning streak with 40-20 victory over Boston Latin By Dom Nicastro I t’s this simple: The Revere High School football team is a team transformed. From a rocky 0-4 start to a dominant five-game winning streak, Revere has turned its season around, adding another chapter to its remarkable journey with a 40-20 road victory over Boston Latin last Friday night. With this win, Revere improved to 5-4 overall and continues to ride the momentum heading into their home game against Wakefi eld on Nov. 15. Coach Lou Cicatelli couldn’t contain his pride in the team’s performance and growth over the course of the season. “The boys played very well against a very good Boston Latin team,” Cicatelli said. “We’ve just gotten better, we got smarter, we got faster. The coaches did a great job sticking together and making sure that the kids got better.” The Patriots have been lighting up the scoreboard throughout their winning streak, with four of the fi ve victories featuring scores in the 40s. This high-scoring trend continued against Boston Latin, driven by standout performances from Revere’s core players. MBTA | FROM Page 7 “I’m looking forward to all of the great work we’ll accomplish together,” said Chief of Stations Varley. “Stations are supposed to be inviting and effi cient spaces for our riding public and we look forward to working together to ensure they meet the public’s expectations.” More about the Subway Line Managers Red Line Subway Manager Amanda Bright: A veteran MBTA employee of 17 years, Amanda Bright joined the MBTA in 2007, holding various roles on the Revenue, Vendor Management, and Automated Fare Collection teams. Bright Geovani Woodard scored another three touchdowns and surpassed 200 rushing yards. Woodard, who now boasts over 1,200 rushing yards on the season, continues to be a standout performer and a key reason for Revere’s off ensive surge. “Geo was Geo again, running the football,” Cicatelli said. “He’s over 1,200 yards, and there’s still two games to go.” Quarterback Danny Hou showcased his dual-threat capability with 150 rushing yards and a touchdown on off ense, while also making an impact on defense with an interception returned for a touchdown. “Danny was so elusive the other night, running the football,” Cicatelli said. “He put a move on a kid, a defensive back on the edge, and it was legit: the kid’s knees buckled.” Yousef Benhamou also contributed to the team’s scoring eff orts, notching 100 rushing yards and a touchdown to round out Revere’s balanced off ensive attack. “All of them had big nights,” Cicatelli said, referring to Woodard, Hou and Benhamou. Revere’s upcoming game against Wakefi eld presents a formidable challenge. Wakefi eld comes in strong, with a recent victory over Lynn Clasholds extensive experience in coordinating closely with the MBTA’s Maintenance Control Center, serving as a leading inter-departmental liaison, and successfully implementing projects and assignments. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Southern New Hampshire University. Orange Line Subway Manager Mike Brunache: With strong leadership, program management, and rider communication experience, Mike Brunache joins the MBTA from Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis) where he served as a Commuter Rail Conductor for the last decade, assisting passengers, providing riders with information, and anRevere’s Geo Woodward on the carry during their recent win against Malden (Advocate fi le photo) sical and a well-balanced offense and defense. “They’re a very, very good football team, well-balanced, and they do it on both sides of the ball,” Cicatelli said. “They’ve got a huge off ensive and defensive line, but we’ve got speed, and I still believe we have the two best players on the fi eld with Geo and Danny.” Cicatelli noted that while Revere plays well on the road, returning home for this matchup will be a true test of their swering questions from the public. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Newbury College. Blue Line Subway Manager Alexander Soto: Alexander Soto comes to the MBTA with 15 years of facilities leadership and satisfaction experience in the academic and healthcare sectors, most recently working as an Assistant Director of Building Services and Event Support at Babson College since 2020 where he ensured the service of all on-campus buildings and facilities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University. Green Line Subway Manager Jaleesa Turner: evolved style of play. “I think we’re a different team,” Cicatelli said, refl ecting on their season’s early challenges at home (0-4 start). “When you look back at those four losses, we were still trying to fi gure out who was going to snap the football. We made a big change with Danny under center and incorporating misdirection and deception with the Wing T, and it’s worked.” Revere’s five-game streak has shown that this team is With over a decade in customer service roles, Jaleesa Turner also comes to the MBTA most recently from Keolis where she fi rst served as an Assistant Conductor in 2018 before becoming a Manager of Terminal Operations in 2020, working collaboratively with internal employees and departments to ensure eff ective rail operations. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Salem State University. For more information, visit mbta.com or connect with the T on X @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta. resilient and improving with each week. With Woodard’s historical season, Hou’s leadership and versatility and Benhamou’s reliable performances, Revere’s off ense has found its rhythm. The Patriots’ lateseason surge has also featured a defense that makes key plays, including Hou’s pick-six against Boston Latin. “We’re on a roll,” Cicatelli said. “And hopefully, we can fi nish strong in the next two games.” RevereTV | FROM Page 8 from YouTube until the end of the season. The latest game is from Friday versus Boston Latin. Local government meetings play live as they happen on YouTube and RTV GOV, which is channel 9 on Comcast and 13 and 613 on RCN. The current rotation of scheduled replays includes Legislative Aff airs Sub-Committee, Appointments Sub-Committee, Revere City Council, Conservation Commission, Human Rights Commission, Commission on Disabilities, and License Commission.
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