THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 Page 13 Revere boys basketball field young unit this season By Greg Phipps H ead Coach David Leary said prior to this season that his Revere boys’ basketball team may experience some growing pains early on. But he is looking for the team to come together as the 2021-22 campaign progresses. The Patriots opened the regular season on Tuesday at Greater Boston League (GBL) foe Everett and are anxious to resume playing on a full-time basis after having to endure a pandemic-shortened season last winter. Only two players – seniors Jake D’Ambrosio and James Clauto, both captains – are returning from last season’s varsity squad. Overall, the rest of the team is short on varsity experience and will fi nd it a challenge to compete in the always-tough GBL. Clauto was Revere’s top scorer last year; D’Ambrosio is a strong all-around player; and senior Ihssan Mourouane, the other captain, is a skilled player who should make an impact in his fi rst full varsity season. Despite their lack of playing time at the varsity level, the Patriots are relying on a number of seniors and juniors up from the junior varsity ranks, according to Leary. Jean Saint-Dick, Kenny Arango and Hamza Ghoul will be looked upon to provide strength up front and in the rebounding category. Ramadan Barry, Domenic Boudreau and Sal DeAngelis provide solid defense and are eff ective outside shooters. Alejandro Hincapie should help out with his defense and overall intense play. Leary cited several other JV players as possible contributors to this year’s team. He added that the players have worked hard in the off season with workouts and by competing in area leagues. Leary said he’s seen tremendous growth and looks forward to seeing what the Patriots can accomplish this winter. Revere played its second game at Somerville on Thursday (after press deadline) and hosts Lynn Classical on Tuesday. Later in the season, the Patriots get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play at TD Garden, the home of the Celtics, on Jan. 16 when they tip off against the Hamilton-Wenham Generals. The 2021 Revere High School Boys Basketball Team. Patriot girls start fast with win over Tide By Greg Phipps F irst-year Head Coach Chris Porrazzo couldn't have asked for a better initiation to his girls’ varsity coaching tenure, as his Revere Patriots rolled over the neighboring rival Everett Crimson Tide on Tuesday in their season opener at home. The impressive 62-37 win came against the defending Greater Boston League (GBL) champion Tide and has to have Revere feeling very good about its prospects moving forward. The Patriots tried to make it two straight when they faced Somerville on Thursday (after press deadline). In Tuesday’s victory, Carolina Carvalho-Bettero erupted for 26 points to lead the way for Revere. She added seven rebounds and four steals to her performance. Also aiding the cause were Belma Velic with 16 points and 14 boards and Haley Belloise with 14 points and three takeaways. The threesome combined for 56 of Revere’s 62-point output. Looking toward the season as a whole, Porrazzo recently told the press this year’s team motto is “tough, smart and together” and that everything will revolve around those three characteristics. He said the players are working hard and improving with every practice. Eff ort, growth and togetherness will be a noticeable trait in this year’s team, Porrazzo said, no matter what the results end up being on the court. If Tuesday’s win over Everett is any indication, the results look promising. The Patriots resume play Tuesday when they travel to Lynn Classical. They don’t see action again until Dec. 27 and 28 when they participate in a holiday tournament at North Reading High School. AWARDS | FROM Page 5 er relief. Throughout the course of the pandemic, the First Congregational Church Food Pantry operation grew exponentially. Now the Food Pantry is combined with the City of Revere “Food Hub” team and operates out of the Food Hub at 200 Winthrop Ave (the previous League for Special Needs building). The pantry continues to see a record number of families during their weekly food events. CAPIC (Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc), is the third and fi nal recipient of this year’s award. Through the utilization of $20,000 in Raise Up Revere funding, CAPIC will provide comprehensive emergency support services to at-risk Revere individuals and families who are in crisis mode; specifi cally, temporary emergency placements, such as hotel placements. CAPIC’s Emergency Assistance Program will also provide support to individuals and families once they obtain permanent housing, such as gift cards to purchase food, furniture, and basic household items. Donations to the fund can be made online or via your Donor Advised Fund by including “The Raise Up Revere Fund” in your recommendation details. Our tax ID number is 04-2382233. You can also send a check to the following address: United Way of Massachusetts Bay, PO Box 51381, Boston, MA 022051381. Please make checks out to “United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley” and include “The Raise Up Revere Fund” in the memo of your check.
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