Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 Revere athletics fall recap and winter preview: a conversation with AD Frank Shea By Dom Nicastro A s the fall sports season concludes and the winter season ramps up, Revere High School Athletic Director Frank Shea took a moment to refl ect on the successes of the past few months and preview what’s to come. Boys soccer: a historic campaign Revere’s boys soccer team delivered a season for the reIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available cord books, clinching their fi rstever Greater Boston League (GBL) title. Led by Coach Manny Lopes, the Patriots went 12-22 in the regular season and advanced to the Division 2 state quarterfi nals. “It was our fi rst league title in program history,” Shea said. “Considering the success we’ve had over the years, it’s amazing that we had never been the top dog in the league until now.” The team briefl y held the No. 1 ranking in Division 2 during the regular season and showed grit in the playoffs, winning two one-goal games before falling to No. 1 Wakefi eld in a hard-fought 1-0 contest. While the team was seniorheavy, Shea remains optimistic about the future. “We always have good soccer numbers coming back,” he said. “It’s just a matter of what kind of talent we’ll have.” Frank Shea RHS Athletic Director Girls soccer: a solid first year for new coach First-year Head Coach Ariana Rivera made an immediate impact, guiding the girls’ soccer team to a 9-7 record and a playoff berth. Rivera, who also coaches basketball, brought consistency and energy to a team looking to build on recent seasons. “She stepped in and did a great job,” Shea said. “It’s always tough taking over a program, but she’s shown she’s capable of great things, and this team has a lot to build on.” PREVIEW | SEE Page 16 Football Pats wrap up 2024 season with Turkey Day loss, but promise for the future By Dom Nicastro T he 2024 Revere High School football season came to a close on Thanksgiving Day with a 25-0 loss to rival Winthrop, ending the Patriots’ campaign with a 5-6 overall record. While the defeat marked a disappointing fi nale to an otherwise memorable season, the year was defi ned by standout performances, resilience and a glimpse of the program’s bright future. Head coach Lou Cicatelli refl ected on the game and the season, acknowledging the challenges of facing a strong Winthrop team. “They were better than us,” Cicatelli said. “Their off ensive and defensive lines dominated, and we had a lot of missed assignments. Those things add up. But I’m proud of the season we had, especially with such a young team.” Revere’s season was marked by a fi ve-game midseason win streak, which included a signature victory over perennial powerhouse Everett, the program’s fi rst since 1991. That triumph served as a cornerstone for the Patriots’ year, showcasing their potential and rallying the community. It was Coach Cicatelli’s 101st career win. “That win was huge for the program,” Cicatelli said. “It gave our kids the belief that they can do big things. The minute we beat them, more FOOTBALL | SEE Page 16
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