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Matt Raffa swings the ball to the opposite side of the court while guarded closely by a Woonsocket defender.
Eagles extend home winning streak to 15 games
On Monday night, Jan. 22, Barrington hosted Westerly and rolled to a 61-54 win.   The victory extended Barrington’s home winning streak to 15 games. Matt Raffa led the Eagles with 22 … more
Olivia Middleton squares up for a free throw during a recent Rhode Island College basketball game. The former BHS standout, who played four years at St. Lawrence University, is finishing her college basketball career as a fifth-year player for the Anchorwomen.
Former Barrington hoops standout jumps onto RIC team
Years ago, Olivia Middleton wore a Barrington High School basketball jersey as she raced up and down the court at The Murray Center. This year she’s driving for layups on the same court, … more
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The Barrington High School wrestling team finished second at the Griswold (Conn.) Wrestling Tournament last weekend.
BHS wrestling team grabs second place in Connecticut tournament
The Barrington High School wrestling team battled to a second place finish at the Griswold Wrestling Tournament in Griswold, Conn. last weekend.   A total of 17 teams from across two states … more
Barrington High School’s Adam Gorman looks for a scoring opportunity against Smithfield last week. Gorman scored in the second period, and Barrington won in an overtime shoot-out.
Eagles win thriller in overtime shoot-out
Last week, the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Smithfield 2-1 after an overtime shoot-out.   The Eagles and Sentinels were locked in a scoreless tie through the first … more
Evan Anderson (left), shown in an earlier game this season, scored a career-high 19 points in the Eagles' win over North Kingstown on Friday, Jan. 12.
Eagles battle back for wins over Mariners and Skippers
The Barrington High School boys basketball team rallied for comeback wins against Narragansett and North Kingstown last week.   On Friday night, Jan. 12, the Eagles trailed North Kingstown … more
Isys Dunphy goes in for a lay-up late in the second half.
Barrington girls win third straight game
Isys Dunphy had a strong night and finished with a double-double in points and rebounds while leading the Barrington High School girls basketball team to a 60-30 win over Scituate on Tuesday, Jan. 9. … more
Members of the Barrington High School boys track team competed in the Marathon Sports Winter Classic in Boston on Sunday. Pictured are (from left to right) Coach Bill Barrass, Bobby Wind, Jared Lesk, Ethan Knight, Chucky Potter, Ryan Martin, and Charly Potter.
Barrington track team celebrates strong performances
Members of Barrington High School boys indoor track team braved the storm on Sunday and competed at two separate meets — the Bryant University High School Throws Competition, and the debut of … more
Barrington High School’s Henry Kelsey gets ready to score one of his three goals against the East Greenwich/Toll Gate team on Thursday night, Jan. 4.
Eagles skate past East Greenwich/Toll Gate
Henry Kelsey had a hat-trick and helped the Barrington High School boys hockey team defeat the East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-op team, 5-1, on Thursday, Jan. 4. Kelsey opened the scoring with a … more
Matt Raffa, shown shooting a three-pointer during the second half of a previous game, scored a career-high 39 points against LaSalle Academy on Thursday night, Jan. 4.
Eagles storm back for overtime win against LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys basketball team trailed LaSalle Academy throughout the first half, but battled back for a 70-64 overtime win on Thursday night, Jan. 4. The Eagles, playing in … more
Ryan Rigamonti goes in for a lay-up during the second half of Wednesday's game, against Tiverton.
Eagles blast Tigers in holiday tournament showdown
The Barrington High School boys basketball team overpowered Tiverton, 71-35, on the opening day of the East Bay holiday tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Barrington raced out to a 20-7 lead … more
Barrington High School’s Isys Dunphy reaches for the rebound while battling Bay View, Thursday.
Bengals top Eagles in girls basketball showdown
Three BHS players finished in double-figures, but it was not enough as the Barrington High School girls basketball team lost a close game to Bay View, 53-49, on Thursday night, Dec. 21.   … more
Scandura, Barrington batter East Providence in boys' hoops
EAST PROVIDENCE — Nick Scandura put on a one-man clinic while the rest of his Barrington High School mates were also on point as the visiting Eagles pulled away from East Providence in the … more
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Barrington's Sarah Henderson performs the dance portion of her floor routine.
Photos: Barrington High School gymnasts compete in Injury Fund meet
The Barrington High School gymnastics team kicked off its season at Sunday’s Injury Fund meet, which was held at Newport YMCA.   more
Barrington's Matt Raffa gets ready to drive to the basket during Monday night's game against Central. The Eagles won, 88-56.
Barrington builds early lead and cruises to victory
The Barrington High School boys basketball team hit six three-pointers in the first quarter, jumped out to a 22-7 lead and never looked back on its way to an 88-56 victory over Central High School in … more
BMS Wrestling Coach David DeSisto gets ready to present a special wrestler of the week award during a recent practice. “We don’t cut anyone,” he said. “Every kid can accomplish something every day.”
He shares the gift of wrestling
It was his life, and then it was gone.   David DeSisto grew up with a passion for wrestling, and carried that love through all four years in high school and into the college ranks. But his … more
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East Bay’s Clara Bucher vies for a puck in the corner of the defensive zone during last week’s game against Mount St. Charles.
East Bay Eagles open season with victory over Warwick
The East Bay Eagles co-op girls ice hockey team opened the season with a 5-2 victory over Warwick. Arden Wilkes scored two goals for the Eagles and added an assist for three points. Sydney Olson … more
Members of the Barrington High School basketball team pose for a photo after defeating Bloomfield, Conn., 48-33, in the Jiggs Cecchini RI vs Connecticut Challenge.
Eagles beat Bloomfield, Conn. in cross-state showdown
Barrington High School was the lone team from the Ocean State to win a game in the Jiggs Cecchini RI vs Connecticut Challenge last week.   The Eagles defeated Bloomfield, Conn., 48-33, in … more
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Barrington’s Trevor Snow (left) gets ready to battle for the puck during a face-off on Wednesday night, Dec. 13.
Eagles improve to 2-0 after defeating Broncos
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Burrillville 2-1 in a Division I showdown on Wednesday night, Dec. 13.   The Eagles improved to 2-0 and share the top spot in the … more
Charley Potter (right) hands the baton off to his the brother Chucky during the 4x200-meter relay race during a meet at the PCTA on Monday.
Barrington boys indoor track team cruises to dual meet wins
The Eagles won nearly every event in the indoor track dual meet opener on Monday night, Dec. 11.   The Barrington boys team rolled to victories over Mt. Pleasant 102-7, and Central 91-18. … more
Barrington High School’s Adam Gorman celebrates after scoring a goal during the Eagles’ 6-2 victory over Mount St. Charles on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Eagles defeat Mounties in hockey opener, 6-2
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team opened up its regular season with a 6-2 victory over Mount St. Charles in Woonsocket on Saturday night, Dec. 9.   First-year Eagles Coach … more
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Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the … more
Barrington’s Zoey Despines, a junior on the Haverford College field hockey team, earned all-conference recognition recently.
Barrington High School alum named all-conference in field hockey
Barrington’s Zoey Despines earned all-conference recognition for a standout season on the Haverford College field hockey team. Despines, a junior midfielder for the Fords, was recently … more
Members of the BHS sailing team pose for a photo with skipper Charlie Enright during a special event on Wednesday night, Nov. 29. Pictured are (from left to right) Duffy Macaulay, Jack Gaynor, Christopher Chwalk, Quin Schneider, Charlie Enright, Avery Guck, Abby Appleyard, Abby Guertler and Lauren Leonard.
Barrington sailing team earns bid to nationals
The Barrington High School sailing team made history recently. For the first time ever, the BHS sailing team will compete in the Keelboat Nationals. The event will be held at St. Petersburg … more
Runners take off at the start of the 24th annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K race, Saturday. The road race raises money for St. Luke’s School.
Hundreds trot off their turkey in Barrington
More than 600 people, including one dressed as a turkey, competed in the 24th annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1.5-mile races on Saturday, Nov. 25.   The event, which serves as a … more
Barrington players hoist the Pierce Donovan Memorial Trophy after winning the Thanksgiving Day game.
Eagles overpower Huskies in rivalry showdown
The Barrington High School football team capped its championship season with a commanding 36-7 win over Mt. Hope in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. The Eagles, who won the Division II … more
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