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Tyler Robinson nears the finish line as the top runner for the EPHS boys' cross country squad in the Townies' recent meet at Tiverton.

EPHS cross country teams step off 2022 seasons

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School cross country teams continued their respective 2022 regular seasons in recent days, the boys’ squad with solid numbers and reasonable … more

By Mike Rego | 9/28/22

Freshman middle hitter Gianna Lunney drops the ball over the net for a point during the team’s win over North Smithfield on Friday night.

Shaw, Malafronte lead Huskies past North Smithfield 3-1

Mia Shaw posted ten kills and 16 assists as Mt. Hope came from behind to beat North Smithfield 3-1 (23-25, 25-15, 25-21, 25-21) at home on Friday night. The Huskies volleyball team is currently 3-3 … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/28/22

Center back Ryan Borges (left) and the defense have been stellar this season, helping Westport to limit opponents quality scoring opportunities.

Brodeur scores two as Wildcats shutout Holbrook 3-0

The Westport soccer team shutout Holbrook 3-0 on Tuesday after crushing previously undefeated Atlantis Charter School 6-0 on Saturday. The Wildcats improved their undefeated season record to 6-0 and … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/28/22

Junior captain Korynne Holden (middle) plays a Fairhaven throw in during their non-league home game on Friday. Julia George is right.

Youthful girls soccer team ready to start league play

This girls varsity soccer team may be the youngest Westport Middle-High School team ever as the majority of the girls are seventh and eighth graders with just two juniors, three sophomores, a … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/26/22

Alex Smuk represents RIFAC at a recent event.

RIFAC athletes complete busy summer, start new season

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new month marked a new season for the athletes at the city-bases Rhode Island Fencing Academy, who took part in the Boston Fencing Club sponsored Regional Junior/Cadet … more

9/22/22

Freshman Thea Jackson blasts a shot by Barrington goalkeeper Helena DeFanti during their game at Mt. Hope on Friday. Jackson scored 4 goals for the Huskies.

Jackson nets four in win over Barrington

Freshman striker Thea Jackson scored four goals as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team thrashed Barrington 6-0 in a Division I home game on Friday evening. Senior midfielder Abby Razzino and sophomore … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/20/22

Huskies senior running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown during the loss to Pilgrim. Quarterback Riley Howland looks on.

Pacheco rushes for 117 yards, touchdown in Huskies loss

Senior running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown as the Mt. Hope football team fell to Pilgrim 24-9 in front of a healthy home crowd on Thursday night. The team is currently 1-1 … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/20/22

Bill Black recently began his first full year as principal at EPHS.

‘Red’ befits Black at East Providence High School

EAST PROVIDENCE — Earlier this summer and just prior to the start of the 2022-23 term, members of the central office and East Providence High School administrations discussed the changes made … more

By Mike Rego | 9/19/22

Ryan Paiva pressures a Portsmouth opponent during East Providence's game against the host Patriots Saturday, Sept. 17.

EPHS boys’ soccer regroups in pursuit of another playoff bid

EAST PROVIDENCE — Two weeks into the 2022 campaign finds the East Providence High School boys’ soccer team on track to do what it usually does each fall, be well on its way to vying for a … more

By Mike Rego | 9/19/22

Senior captain and striker Hunter Brodeur dribbles around a Warrior’s defender to face goalkeeper Caden Brasill alone. Brodeur scored two goals during the game.

Westport soccer kicks season off 3-0

The Westport soccer team crushed a young Diman team 5-0 on Monday, steam rolled Southeastern Regional Voc 4-2 at home on Wednesday and shut out Bristol-Plymouth 3-0 in their first league game on … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/17/22

Steven Clark takes a handoff from Max Whiting for the EPHS football team in its Division II opener against St. Raphael, September 15. Clark scored three times for the Townies in their 29-22 win.

East Providence edges St. Raphael in Division II football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — After several twists and turns throughout much of the game's 48 minutes, the East Providence High School football team opened up its 2022 Division II regular season schedule … more

By Mike Rego | 9/15/22

EPHS girls' volleyball program begins anew in Division II

EAST PROVIDENCE — Much like their male counterparts did this past spring, the members and coaches of the East Providence High School girls’ volleyball team are hoping a change in scenery … more

By Mike Rego | 9/14/22

Senior forward Abby Parella shoots the ball by Bay View goalkeeper Kayley Thibodeau. Parella scored three goals for the Tigers.

Tigers crush Bay View 7-0 in home opener

Senior captain Sam Gacioch and senior Abby Parella each netted a hat trick as the Tiverton field hockey team crushed St. Mary Academy-Bay View 7-0 in the home opener on Thursday evening. The win … more

Story by Jen Campisi and Rich Dionne | 9/12/22

Senior midfielder Parker Camelo attempts to kick in a pass from a free kick late in the game. Jesse Wilson is at right. Wilson scored the Huskies lone goal to tie the game in the second half.

Soccer team loses heartbreaker to Classical 2-1 in home opener

The Mt. Hope soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Classical in front of a decent crowd despite a drizzly in the home opener on Wednesday night. The game looked to be headed for overtime, … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

Senior forward Molly Bazinet pushes the ball upfield during the team’s 3-0 loss to Bishop Stang on Thursday.

Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss

Headline Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss Field hockey team loses to Bishop Stang 3-0 Sophomore goalkeeper Hannah Abrams made seven saves as the Westport field … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

East Providence High School's Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Pilgrim tackler during the teams' non-league football game Friday night, Sept. 9, at Pierce Stadium. Abdullah scored three of the Townie touchdowns in their 47-0 win.

Gallery: Townies pummel Pats in non-league football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 9/10/22

East Providence High School girls' soccer senior co-captain Jordyn Brogan (left) works her way through a possession drill under the watchful eye of new Townies' head coach Melissa Ressendes during a recent practice session. EPHS begins its 2022 Division I regular season over the next few days with a pair of games against South Kingstown and Cranston West.

What’s old is new again for EPHS girls’ soccer in 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — What’s old is new again for the East Providence High School girls’ soccer team with the start of the 2022 season as the Townies will be guided by a new coach, … more

By Mike Rego | 9/8/22

Hole around stadium light post ‘sinks’ first EPHS home football game of 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — A sink hole around the light post in the northwest corner of the East Providence High School athletics stadium formed initially due to heavy rains a couple of weeks ago and … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

East Providence High School senior captain Jaelyn Dasilva serves during a recent ladder match with teammate Lena Shanty. Dasilva and Shanty, for the second fall in a row actually, began the 2022 season this week as the Townies' Nos. 1 and 2 singles players, respectively.

Townies continue to make steady strides in girls’ tennis as 2022 begins

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ tennis team’s rebuild into relevance under the coaching duo of Cory Duquette and Slade Sharma continued last year as a … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

Huskies running back Ben Colouro celebrates after scoring a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Mt. Hope went on to defeat Tiverton 17-7 in the injury fund game at Tiverton on Thursday.

Huskies dominate Tigers 17-7, in injury fund game

Mt. Hope long time head football coach Thomas DelSanto Jr. told the team he was encouraged by what he saw as they gathered around him after dominating Tiverton 17-7 during an abbreviated injury fund … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/5/22

Melissa Resendes gestures while talking to her assistants as members of the 2022 East Providence High School girls' soccer team warm up before a recent practice session. Resendes, the program's all-time leading goal scorer and one of the best Townies ever, returns as the new head coach of EPHS this fall.

Resendes takes over as new EPHS girls' soccer coach

EAST PROVIDENCE — Achieving what she said was really a life-long aim, former program great Melissa Resendes is about to embark on her first season as head coach of the East Providence High … more

By Mike Rego | 9/1/22

Xavier Hazard takes a shot for the EPHS boys' basketball team during a game last winter against Central. Hazard was among the standouts for the Townies in the just completed Johnston Summer League.

E.P. boys' hoopsters hope summer 'school' pays dividends this winter

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ basketball team recently completed its annual summer slate of activities, including participation in the Johnston League where the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/28/22

Soon to be junior center back Nathan Capelo is among some of the very talented members of the East Providence High School boys' soccer team that has needed to make a decision as to whether or not to continue playing at the Interscholastic League level or to join one of the Bayside Football Club teams making the jump into Major League Soccer's youth initial "MLS Next."

Boys’ high school soccer landscape changes as ‘MLS Next’ expands

EAST PROVIDENCE — The biggest disruption to Rhode Island boys’ high school soccer in the near 60 years since its inception is happening this fall and is being driven in part by an entity … more

By Mike Rego | 8/18/22

Skipper Charlie Enright and James O’Mahony man the crankshaft to make a tack while media are on aboard Mãlama on July 21.

Third time’s the charm for Barrington's Enright

Barrington’s Charlie Enright is currently preparing for his third Ocean Race — and this time the veteran skipper is determined to win. Backed by sponsor 11th Hour Racing of … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. Dionne@eastbaymediagroup.com | 8/16/22

East Providence High School freshman football player Aydan Sousa is fitted for his helmet by Townies' assistant coach Eric Stringfellow earlier this week as the team readies for the official start of the upcoming 2022 season with opening day of practice Monday, Aug. 15.

Townies hope summer work pays off this fall

EAST PROVIDENCE — Adhering to the axiom “no rest for the weary,” the East Providence High School returning football players and coaches have been diligent about preparations for the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/11/22