Have a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving! Vol. 34, No.48 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday 781-286-8500 Wednesday, November 27, 2024 City of Revere to Host Annual Santa Parade, Tree Lighting Saturday, Nov. 30 Parade to be held in honor of the Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Fund from 4:00pm-5:00pm, Tree Lighting to Follow at 5:00pm Special to Th e Advocate TEAM LEADERS: Ready to lead the Patriots to victory on Turkey Day are Revere’s Captains, shown from left to right: Danny Hou, Darian Martinez, Head Coach Louis Cicatelli, Geo Woodward and Adam Lemus. Football Pats gear up for Thanksgiving showdown against rival Winthrop By Dom Nicastro R evere High School’s football team closes its season with one of Massachusetts’ oldest and fiercest rivalries: the Thanksgiving Day matchup against Winthrop. The Patriots (5-5) will travel to Miller Field on Thursday, Nov. 28, to face a surging Vikings squad (6-4) in what promises to be an exciting chapter in the rivalry’s storied history. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. The rivalry between Revere and Winthrop began in 1913 and has spanned over a century, with only brief interruptions. Winthrop leads the alltime series, having dominated several decades, including a stretch from the 1970s to the early 2000s. However, Revere has turned the tide in recent years, winning several Thanksgiving contests in the 2010s. Last year, Winthrop came out on top, blanking Revere 22-0. “This is the biggest game of the year, no matter what,” said Revere Head Coach Lou Cicatelli. “You throw the records out when it’s Revere and Winthrop. It’s the Super Bowl for both towns.” The Vikings are coming off a 42-24 win over KIPP Academy and have won three of their last four games. Their 5-3 regular season earned them a spot in the Division 6 playoff s as the No. 12 seed, though they were eliminated in the opening round by Abington. Winthrop’s off ense is led by junior running back Seth Sacco, who has consistently impressed with his speed and elusiveness. Sacco has had multiple standout performances this season, including a 200yard, three-touchdown game against Gloucester. Senior captain Will Murphy has also been a game-changer, contributing both on off ense and defense. He amassed more than 200 allpurpose yards and a critical interception in a win over Salem earlier this year. “Sacco is their go-to guy,” Cicatelli said. “He’s shifty, strong, and tough to bring down. Their quarterback throws a good ball, and their offensive and defensive lines are very fast. They’re a well-balanced team.” Revere is looking to bounce back after a 41-6 loss to Wakefi eld ended its fi ve-game winning streak. The Patriots’ strong midseason surge included victories over Boston Latin and Everett, the latter marking their fi rst win over the Crimson Tide in 33 years. Despite the loss to Wakefi eld, Cicatelli sees an opportunity for redemption and a chance to end the season on a high note. A win on Thanksgiving would give the Patriots a winning record and add to the momentum they’ve built this year. “The kids have worked hard and stayed resilient,” Cicatelli said. “If we can fi nish with a win, especially against a rival like Winthrop, it would be a special ending to the year.” It certainly would. It would mean five out of six wins to close out the season. WINTHROP | SEE Page 13 Mayor Patrick Keefe throws the switch to light up City Hall Plaza as Santa and Mrs. Clause look on during last year’s event. (Advocate fi le photo) M ayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. is proud to invite Revere residents to the annual Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Santa Parade, which will bring fl oats and fun throughout the Broadway corridor of Revere, from 4:00pm-5:00pm, leading into the Tree Lighting, Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at City Hall Plaza (281 Broadway). Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Santa Parade — Saturday, November 30, from 3:30pm — 5:00pm, with meet-up at Revere High School Rear Parking Lot (101 School Street) Residents are encouraged to celebrate along the parade route, which will travel: 1. from Revere High School 2. up True Street 3. up Cushman Street 4. down Newhall Street 5. down Malden Street 6. and return for its fi nal rally down Broadway en route to City Hall Plaza for the Tree Lighting at 5:00pm The Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Fund benSANTA PARADE | SEE Page 3
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