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Team Madagascar’s Jack Casey slams the ball over the net during Portsmouth High School ’s 2024 International Volleyball championship match.
Madagascar crowned PHS International Volleyball champs
PORTSMOUTH — Team Madagascar triumphed over Team Canada in the Portsmouth High School 2024 International Volleyball championship match held march 15 in the old gym. more
Providence Grays base runner John Carlevale safely steals second base as Lisbon Tunnelmen second baseman Matt Sponge Reynolds bobbles the throw, during the Bristol Fourth of July Vintage Baseball game on the town common on Saturday afternoon.
Tunnelmen defeat Grays in annual vintage ball game
Throwback baseball from a bygone era took its turn last Saturday on the Bristol Town Common under sunlit skies and windy conditions. In the end, the visiting Lisbon Tunnelmen of Connecticut … more
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A rendering of the Senior Center grounds with the proposed Community Center added.
East Providence’s continued Community Center pursuit receives federal boost
EAST PROVIDENCE — Now some three decades in the conceptual stages and after a couple of false starts even after residents twice expressed their backing for it with their votes, the … more
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Portsmouth High’s Caitlin Mediate (left) and Morgan Casey defend the net while battling South Kingstown on Thursday, Oct. 13.
Portsmouth High girls shut out South Kingstown in volleyball
PORTSMOUTH — If there ever was a close shutout, this was it. The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team blanked South Kingstown last Thursday at home, 3-0, but every set … more
Huskies head coach Mike Mazzarella (left) is awarded a plaque from his 4 year old son Brook, via athletic director Christy Belisle, for winning the 100th game of his eight year career. Assistant coach Joe Simeone (right) and the team look on.
Huskies Baseball coach celebrates 100th win
Mt. Hope baseball coach Mike Mazzarella was awarded a plaque by athletic director Christy Belisle for collecting his 100th win as manager of the Huskies nine after  their loss to Coventry on … more
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The Head of the Cove regatta will be held on the Barrington River on Saturday morning, Sept. 23.
Head of the Cove regatta takes place Saturday in Barrington
East Bay Rowing recently embarked on another race season with regattas planned for several weekends. The racing will culminate with of the “Super Bowl” of racing – the Head of the … 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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The Barrington High School baseball team, shown in a game against East Providence, defeated LaSalle on Monday afternoon.
Barrington knocks off LaSalle in baseball, 6-3
The Barrington High School baseball team, fueled by timely hitting and solid defense, defeated LaSalle 6-3 on Monday afternoon, April 18. Senior Andrew LaPointe crushed a two-out triple to the … more
Barrington goaltender Cam Siwik dives out to try to cover up the puck while a Burrillville player looks to get his stick on it. Siwik finished the game with 29 saves.
Lead evaporates late as Eagles drop 4-2 decision
Barrington fell to 6-4-1 in Division I standings after losing to Burrillville 4-2 on Friday night. The loss dropped the Eagles into sixth place in the division.   Barrington held a 2-1 lead … more
Ethan Knight (left) takes the baton from Iain DeBoth in the finals of the 4x400-meter relay race. Barrington won the event and set a new school record.
Photos and quotes: State track championship 'felt unreal'
Some members of the Barrington High School boys indoor track team recently shared their thoughts about winning the state championship. The title was the first for the BHS boys track program. … more
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Jacob Cross shoots and scores during the Wildcats 13-1 victory over Cape Cod Tech on Friday.
Wildcats crush Cape Cod Tech 13-1 on senior day
The Westport lacrosse team celebrated their senior day by crushing Cape Cod Tech 13-1 during a league home game on Friday afternoon. The win boosted the Wildcats’ record to 5-9. S enior … more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys basketball team surround Nick Scandura (number 20), who recently scored his 1,000th point for the Eagles.
Eagles extend home win streak to 19 games
The Barrington High School boys basketball team extended its home winning streak to 19 games after defeating Mount Pleasant 68-35 on Friday night, Feb. 9. The Eagles improved to 19-1 overall and … more
Barrington High School senior Sasha Westrick has been rowing since she was 13 years old. She recently signed a letter of intent to row for Temple University next year.
BHS senior will row for Temple University next year
Barrington High School senior Sasha Westrick recently signed a letter of intent to row for Temple University next year. Sasha started rowing when she was 13 years old and quickly took to the … more
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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
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Sean Bonneau goes in for a layup after breaking away toward the hoop in the second half of the Division 1 quarterfinals, Tuesday.
Barrington boys pass their first postseason test
Survive and advance.   The Barrington High School boys basketball team outscored Cumberland 13-6 in the fourth quarter and held on for a 48-43 victory in the Division I quarterfinals on … more
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East Providence's Keira Mullen was named first-team All-State by the coaches and also tabbed as Division II girls' volleyball player of the year and first-team All-League.
Champion EPHS girls' volleyball club had a fun title run
EAST PROVIDENCE — With a few days to reflect on going undefeated and winning the 2023 Division II championship, head coach Alex Butler and his East Providence High School girls' volleyball team … more
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Harmonie McDowell takes a jumper for EPHS in its Division I girls' basketball 2023-24 home opener against Portsmouth December 15.
East Providence drops Division I girls' hoops openers
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team completed the first week of its 2023-24 Division I schedule with a pair of losses, 50-28 on the road in Providence … more
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Kenna Wigginton (left) drives towards goal during the EPHS girls' lacrosse game against Mount St. Charles. The senior scored her 100th career goal for the in the Townies' 15-5 win over neighbor PCD last week.
Townies' Wigginton nets 100th career girls' lacrosse goal
The East Providence High School baseball team opened up Division II play last week with a 1-0 victory over visiting Johnston Monday night, April 8, as the Townies remained unbeaten in three league … more
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Barrington High School’s Ethan Knight, shown in a previous meet, won the 55-meter hurdles and helped the Eagles defeat Classical and LaSalle.
Barrington boys track team finishes regular season undefeated
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won the division championship on Thursday night, Jan. 19.  The Eagles knocked off LaSalle 79-30 and Classical 96-13 and finished the regular … more
James Ciummo (middle) is congratulated by teammates after serving consecutive aces in the first set against Toll Gate, Tuesday.
Eagles top Bolts, Titans and Lions in volleyball
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team improved to 12-1 last week. The Eagles opened the week with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Lincoln on Monday, then crushed Toll Gate 3-0 on Tuesday, … more
Barrington’s Owen Pfeffer delivers a pitch with runners on base.
Eagles eliminated after 7-2 loss to Avengers
The Barrington High School baseball team lost to East Greenwich 7-2 on Friday, June 9, and was eliminated from the Division II playoffs.   The Eagles allowed a run in the first inning, but … more
East Providence High School's Ava Soares (No. 7 in red) scored a pair of goals in recent games, one in the Townies' first Division II win of the season against Bay View on October 18.
EPHS ends season-long league losing streak in girls' soccer
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' soccer team concluded the second-to-last week of its 2023 Division II season by ending fall-long league losing streak. In city … more
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EPHS quarterback Jacob Duarte dives for some extra yardage in the Townies' non-league outing against Hendricken Friday night, Oct. 27.
Hawks fly past Townies in non-league football affair
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team hosted perennial state power Bishop Hendricken last Friday night, Oct. 27, in a non-league game at Townie Stadium where the … more
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Nora Prendergast performs her beam routine, earning an 8.75 on the event.
Gymnastics team beats Barrington and Rogers in dual meet for seventh straight win
The Mt. Hope girls’ gymnastics team posted its best team score of the season, 133.05, in defeating Barrington, 128.55, and Rogers, 99.75, in a dual home meet at Strive Gymnastics on Saturday. … more
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Daniella Escudero is among those returnees expected to lead the East Providence High School girls' volleyball team during the upcoming 2023 season. A senior, the libero helped the Townies reach the Division II championship match last fall.
EPHS eyes repeat of resurgent girls' spiker season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team, a long ago power in the state's top tier, took a step back last season with the intention of once again being able to … more
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