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EPHS softball teammates gather round the plate to celebrate after Ava Mendence (center, jumping) hit the first ever home run during the Townies' first ever game at the new field on campus Monday afternoon, April 3.
East Providence christens new high school softball field with a win
EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day of "firsts" for the East Providence High School softball team as the Townies played their inaugural game on the reconstituted Traverse Park on campus Monday … more
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East Providence High School's DJ Lepine sets for a teammate during the Townies' non-league 2023 season opener against visiting Mount St. Charles, Friday night, March 31.
Four East Providence teams open spring sports seasons with wins
EAST PROVIDENCE — Four East Providence High School spring sports teams began up their 2023 seasons over the last week, including three who earned league victories in their initial outings of … more
Reigning champ Townies vie in reconfigured girls' lacrosse group
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' lacrosse team begins the 2023 season this week as the reigning champion of its league, though the composition of which being … more
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Miguel Flores
East Providence boys' tennis team eyes same results in different league
EAST PROVIDENCE — A year ago this month, the East Providence High School boys’ tennis team was coming off a two-win campaign and not expected to do very much during the upcoming Division … more
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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence’s “Tidal Waves” youth swim squad heading to nationals next week include (front row, left to right) Ambri Fonseca, Helen Messitt, Laina Fonseca and Isabel McKinney; (back row) Kaylee Collins, Weston David, Luke DeMoura, Lucas Zonfrillo and Nick Capobianco.
Waves youth team swims to best season in ages, readies for nationals
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence’s “Tidal Waves” youth swim team recently completed its best regular season in at least the last decade and … more
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Mackenzie Pacheco (mid-left) and Madison Slavick (mid-right) lead the Townies onto the competition floor.
Townies take second at state cheer championships, compete at regionals
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Competition Cheer team reached the crux of its 2022-23 schedule over the last few weeks, competing in a pair of top level championship … more
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Council explores adding fine for misuse of rec permits in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council and the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva are in the process of beefing up the regulations related to use of East Providence athletic and recreational … more
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The 2022-23 Bay View girls' basketball Open State Championship team.
Upstart Bengals beat Skippers in OT for girls' hoops state title
Eighth-seeded St. Mary Academy-Bay View completed its unexpected run to the 2023 girls’ Open State Basketball Tournament championship Sunday afternoon, March 12, with a dramatic 42-40 overtime … more
EPHS assistant coach Patrick Marchand consoles Kenaz Ochgwu at the end of the Townies' state semifinal loss to Hendricken Saturday, March 11.
East Providence falls to eventual champ Hawks in state hoops final four
KINGSTON — Eventual champion and second-seeded Bishop Hendricken defeated 11th-seeded East Providence High School 62-55 in the semifinals of the 2023 Rhode Island Open State Championship … more
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East Providence High School's Max Collins defends against a Smithfield opponent during the Townies' state semifinal victory Sunday, March 5.
East Providence readies for Final Four showdown with Hendricken
EAST PROVIDENCE — Two wins over the last seven days, including an impressive road victory against Classical and another against a hard-scrabble Smithfield side that beat the locals in the … more
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RIFC names Smith as franchise’s first head coach, general manager
PAWTUCKET — Khano Smith has been named the first head coach and general manager for Rhode Island Football Club, the expansion franchise announced in a release Wednesday, March 8. Smith is a … more
East Providence High School's Dylan Slavick placed seventh in the boys' high jump at the 2023 New England Indoor Track and Field Championship meet Saturday, March 4, in Boston.
Townies swim, run, jump to personal bests in recent meets
East Providence High School winter sports athletes completed their respective seasons last weekend competing in the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship meet as well as the … more
Xavier Hazard and Trey Rezendes celebrate after the victory.
East Providence edges Smithfield, advances to boys' hoops state semis
PROVIDENCE —  The mantra of basketball in March at any level is “survive and advance,” and that’s exactly what East Providence High School did Sunday, March 5, in the … more
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East Providence parks will receive review, renovations as needed
EAST PROVIDENCE — A process is being put into place so every playground/recreational area in the city will be evaluated on a regular basis going forward and any necessary improvements can be … more
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Max Collins plays defense late for the EPHS boys' basketball team as the Townies upset host Classical in Providence Thursday night, March 2, in the opening round of the Open State Championship Tournament.
Townies leave Purple feeling blue, advance in boys' hoops state tourney
PROVIDENCE — Low key, though effective, for most of the night, Will Winfield made his presence known in a large way late for the East Providence High School boys’ basketball team as the … more
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The EPHS boys' basketball team will need the likes of senior guard Max Collins to be at his best if the Townies hope to advance deep into the 2023 Open State Championship Tournament.
Townies take one last shot with berth in boys' Open State hoops tournament
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bounced from the quarterfinals of the Division I playoffs the prior by eventual league champion LaSalle, the East Providence High School boys’ basketball team gets one … more
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East Providence High School’s Kit Ruddock nears victory in the boys' 300 meter race at the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Indoor Track And Field Championship Meet held Saturday, Feb. 18, in Providence
EPHS athletes ready for regional, state championship meets
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School winter sports athletes are in the final weeks of their respective seasons, including indoor track and swimming competitors. City-based track and … more
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East Providence's Jacob Poore wrestles at 160 pounds during the 2023 state championship meet Saturday, Feb. 25, in Providence.
Three Townies place at 2023 state championship wrestling meet
PROVIDENCE — Three East Providence High School competitors placed at the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Championship Meet held over two days last weekend, February 24 and 25, at … more
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Adam Gorman shoots toward a target during the first-ever J.P. Medeiros Jr. Hockey Competition, Saturday.
Eagles, Huskies skate in memorial hockey competition
Members of the Barrington High School and Mt. Hope High School hockey teams showed off their skills during the first-ever J.P. Medeiros Jr. Hockey Competition. The event, held Saturday night, Feb. … more
The proposed East Providence Community Center exterior as envisioned.
DaSilva’s proposed East Providence Rec Center would cost $45 million to construct
EAST PROVIDENCE — If the long sought after community/recreation center is constructed as proposed by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, it would come with a price tag of some $45 million … more
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East Providence High School's Martin Moniz pins his opponent during a recent Division I regular season match against Hope. Moniz is considered to be one of the favorites in the 120-pound weight class at the 2023 state championship meet February 24 and 25.
Moniz, EPHS mates eye top finishes at state wrestling meet
EAST PROVIDENCE — The resurgent East Providence High School wrestling team has spent the last week plus putting in final preparations for the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s … more
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Trey Rezendes drives to the hoop for the EPHS boys' basketball team in its Division I playoff game in Providence against LaSalle Tuesday night, Feb. 21.
LaSalle ends East Providence’s run in D-I boys’ hoops tourney
PROVIDENCE — The third time was not the charm for the East Providence High School boys’ basketball team as the Townies lost their third of three meetings so far this winter to rival … more
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East Providence High School sophomore Carter Bessette performs her floor routine at the 2023 state championship meet Saturday, Feb. 18.
Bessette represents East Providence High School at gymnastics states
PROVIDENCE — Carter Bessette was the lone member of the Rogers/East Providence High School co-op club to qualify to compete at the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Gymnastics State … more
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East Providence High School's Kit Ruddock rounds a turn en route to winning the boys' 300 meter title at the 2023 state indoor track and field meet Saturday, Feb. 18.
East Providence’s Ruddock reigns as boys’ 300 indoor state champ
PROVIDENCE — Kit Ruddock capped a steady rise from novice to titleist after the East Providence High School senior won the boys’ 300 meter race at the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic … more
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Coaches Mike Constantino and Kate Farrington (middle) of the PCD/St. Ray's Swim Co-op celebrates after winning the 2023 Division IV championship by both its boys’s and girls’ swim teams.
Providence Country Day/St. Ray's co-op sweeps D-IV swim titles
BRISTOL — The Providence County Day/St. Raphael Academy co-op recorded a pair of impressive doubles Friday night, Feb. 17, in the Division IV Championships held at the Roger Williams University … more
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