Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 Patriots battle, but Vikings extend Thanksgiving run; Cicatelli announces 2026 will be his final season By Dom Nicastro R evere had waited 20 days to play a football game. On Thanksgiving morning, at Harry Della Russo Stadium and a century-old rivalry renewing again, the Patriots walked in believing their late-season growth might be enough to fl ip a matchup that hasn’t gone their way in recent years. Instead, Winthrop extended its holiday hold on Revere, using big plays from senior captain Seth Sacco to claim a 29—12 victory — the Vikings’ fourth straight win in a rivalry that began in 1913. The loss dropped Revere to a final mark of 4—7, but the morning carried a larger storyline: Head Coach Lou Cicatelli confi rming that the 2026 season will be his fi nal one at the helm. “It’s time,” Cicatelli said. “Next year I’m going to come back, fi nish teaching, and then retire.” The announcement by the physical education teacher at the high school closes in on the end of one of the longest coaching tenures in program history. Cicatelli has spent 23 seasons as Revere’s Head Coach and 27 total with the Patriots. He has coached for 35 years overall, including stints at Everett, Burlington and Melrose, Sergio Peguero grabbed a quick pass early in the game. Bryan Fuentes prepares to take down a Viking running back. Reda Atoui gets a block from teammate Ceasar Herrera. Be prepared before the next power outage. Manni Alejo gets the Patriots second TD. Receive a free 5−year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866−852−0221 to schedule your free quote! Anthony Pelatare gets a hand-off from Jose Fuentes.
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