The Revere football team capped off its regular season in style Friday, blanking foe Salem 49-0 at Harry Della Russo Stadium. With the win, the Patriots remain unbeaten and capture at least a share of the NEC South title.
“I’m just so proud of our guys, it’s been a long time since we’ve won or had a share of an NEC South title,” said Revere coach Lou Cicatelli. “It was a big win for us that was led by a dominant defensive effort. I couldn’t be happier for our guys.”
The defense was the star of the show for Revere, as the Patriots had three interceptions, two blocked punts and pitched a shutout. On the offensive end, Joe Llanos rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown while Calvin Boudreau threw for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Lucas Barbosa and Zach Furlong each had a touchdown reception.
Revere (7-0) now awaits its seeding in the Division 4 North tournament, which will be announced Sunday.
FOOTBALL
Swampscott 42, Gloucester 0
The Big Blue jumped out to a big lead in the first half and coasted in their regular season finale. Dylan January rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns, while Graham Inzana threw for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Bascon added 90 rushing yards and one touchdown.
Swampscott (5-2) is eager to get going in the Division 5 North tournament.
“We can’t wait to get out there in the playoffs,” said Swampscott coach Bobby Serino. “No matter if it’s home or away, no matter where we go or who we play, we’ll be ready.”
Fenwick 35, Archbishop Williams 6
David Cifuentes rushed for 105 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns, while Chrys Wilson (16-of-23, 129 yards) threw one touchdown. Joe Rivers had a 40-yard touchdown reception. Wilson and Tucker Destino ran in a touchdown each. Cifuentes went 5-for-5 on PATs.
“The kids played a great second half,” Fenwick coach Dave Woods said. “Our defense was pretty much lights out. After the first series we played pretty well.”
Fenwick (6-1) awaits its seeding in the Division 6 North tournament.
“We’re probably going to be No. 3 seed,” Woods said. “We think we might host Whittier but we’ll see. At least we know we’ll be home Friday night.”
KIPP 27, Essex Tech 0
The Panthers won their fourth straight game behind another impressive defensive effort. KIPP’s two inside linebackers had big games, with Dave Filias forcing two fumbles and Taofeek Lamina making plays all over the field.
“It was another lights-out performance by the defense,” said KIPP coach Jim Rabbitt. “Our front three really pushed the pocket and allowed the linebackers to make plays.”
Offensively, Piero Canales completed 5-of-7 passes for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Taj King had four receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown while also adding in a rushing touchdown.
KIPP (5-2) is locked into either a No. 2 or No. 3 seed in the Division 8 North tournament. Mashpee 30, St. Mary’s 12
The Spartans kept the game close through three quarters, but a late touchdown pushed Mashpee over the edge.
“It was a hard-fought game on both sides of the ball,” said St. Mary’s coach Sean Driscoll. “Mashpee is a very good team and they beat us up a little bit up front at times, but the guys hung in there for the whole game.”
George Percy rushed for a touchdown in the loss, while Chris Lazo recovered a fumble for the Spartans’ other score.
St. Mary’s (4-3) will find out its seeding in the Division 7 North tournament Sunday.
BOYS SOCCER
Classical 4, Saugus 2
Fernando Gomez scored three goals and Jenner Robles added one. Classical wrapped the regular season at 13-3-2.
GIRLS SOCCER
Winthrop 4, English 1
Jenevier Tejada scored in Bulldogs coach Ed McNeil’s final game. English ends the season 3-14-2.
Peabody 4, Marblehead 1
Aja Alimonti and Bridget O’Connell each had one goal and one assist, while Maddy Scacchi and McKayla Fisher each scored one goal.
Danvers 5, Swampscott 0
Arianna Bezanson scored two goals. Abby Cash, Gabby Chisholm and Reese Pszenny scored one each.
VOLLEYBALL
English 3, Tech 0
In the City Tournament consolation match, Mandy Healy, Merily Folestal, Abenrliz Ocasio-Lugo and Khammany Phommachanh led English’s service game.
Folestal logged 12 kills and Tyler Kebreau added three aces.
GOLF
NEC Open
With a score of 76, Mike Papamechail of Danvers took home the individual championship at Tedesco Country Club. Finishing behind him were Gloucester’s Jack Costanzo in second place (78), Marblehead’s Ben Weed and Swampscott’s Lou Spellios tied for third place (79), Danvers’ Andrew Metivier in fifth place (80) and Salem’s Ethan Doyle in sixth place (83).
