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Barrington's Charlotte Danyla returns a shot during a state tournament qualifying match last week.

Camaraderie powers Barrington High School girls tennis team

The Barrington High School girls tennis team lost nine starters from last year’s squad, but despite the player turnover, the Eagles have powered to a strong 3-1 start. Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/27/22

Jack Leduc, shown scoring a touchdown against Taunton earlier this season, ran for 170 yards and one touchdown against Dartmouth on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Eagles run over Dartmouth in Pop Warner action

The Barrington Pop Warner football teams picked up key wins last weekend. The Eagles' 12U football team evened its record to 2-2 after defeating Dartmouth 32-12 on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18, in … more

9/22/22

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

Brandon Piedade (number 299), shown running in an indoor track meet last year, leads the Barrington High School boys cross country team this fall.

BHS Sports: Junior runner leads cross country team

The Barrington High School boys cross country team jumped out to a strong start this season. The Eagles opened with a win at the Martha’s Vineyard Cross-Country Invitational, and followed … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/22/22

Nellie Peecher, shown during a match last year, is a senior member of the BHS girls volleyball team.

BHS Sports: ‘Scrappy’ volleyball team opens season 2-2

This year’s Barrington High School girls volleyball team is boasting a number of returners from last year. Coach Ron Enos said this year’s team has eight returning players from last … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/21/22

Lily Swintak (left) looks on as teammate Hannah Carlotto takes the ball away from a Huskies forward.

BHS Girls Soccer: Eagles drop games to Huskies, Chargers

The Barrington High School girls soccer team has a new coach, and so far, he has been very pleased with his team’s commitment and intensity. Martyn Hollands arrived in Barrington this season … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/20/22

Barrington tennis standout earns spot in hall of fame

Barrington native and tennis standout Jamie Gresh will be inducted into the Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s High School Athletic Hall of Fame during a special ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. … more

9/19/22

Barrington's Will DiGiacomo returns a punt to midfield in the first quarter of the Injury Fund game on Thursday night.

Barrington defeats Pilgrim in Injury Fund game, 16-0

The Barrington High School football team used its rushing attack to power past Pilgrim 16-0 in an Injury Fund game on Thursday night, Sept. 1 at West Warwick High School. Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/2/22

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

Barrington's Mady Calhoun will participate in the 'A shot for life' event this month.

Basketball standouts will compete to be ‘the best shooter in RI’

A handful of local basketball players have been selected to participate in a special event called “A shot for life,” which will be held at St. George’s School in Newport on Aug. 13. … more

8/5/22

Barrington High School’s Kate Robertson (right), shown during the state championship game against Moses Brown, was recently named RI Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year.

Barrington lacrosse captains are named All-American

Barrington’s Ava Kovolyan and Kate Robertson were recently named All Americans in girls lacrosse. Kovolyan and Robertson, who helped lead the Barrington High School girls lacrosse team to a … more

8/2/22

Ben Claussen tries to avoid a tag by leaping over the second baseman's glove.

Barrington's 11U All-Star team drops two at states

The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team lost 4-1 to Cranston East in a must-win game in the state tournament last week. Barrington dropped its first tournament game 11-0 to the eventual … more

7/27/22

Barrington residents will ride in Pan-Mass Challenge

More than two dozen Barrington residents will pedal in this year’s Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon that raises money for cancer research and patient care. The Barrington riders are: … more

7/22/22

Residents play a game of pickle ball on Barrington Middle School tennis courts.

Barrington hosts pickle ball tournament this Saturday

The first-ever Barrington Pickleball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Barrington Middle School courts. The age divisions are 18-to-49, and 50-and-older in men’s doubles, … more

7/21/22

Members of the 11U All-Star baseball team display the District 2 Championship banner after defeating Pawtucket in the finals. Barrington was scheduled to play its first game in the state tournament on Monday night.

Barrington 11U All-Star team wins district title

The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team captured the District 2 Championship last week and was scheduled to play in the state tournament starting Monday night, July 18. Barrington defeated … more

7/18/22

Barrington’s Alexandra Smuk (left) and her sister Dasha competed at the USA Fencing National Championships in Minneapolis, Minn. earlier this month — both earned top-five finishes in their respective divisions.

Barrington sisters shine at fencing nationals

Two Barrington sisters placed in the top-five in their respective divisions at the USA Fencing National Championships in Minneapolis, Minn. earlier this month. Alexandra Smuk and her older … more

7/14/22

Members of the Barrington Juniors Division All-Star baseball team pose for a photo following their 14-4 win over East Providence in the District 2 Championship game.

Barrington Juniors top East Providence, win District 2 title

The Barrington Juniors Division All-Star baseball team outscored East Providence 14-4 and captured the District 2 championship late last week. Barrington opened the District 2 tournament … more

7/13/22

Ava Lucas, shown hitting the ball in Barrington's win over Middletown, crushed two home runs in Wednesday's game against Portsmouth.

Barrington All-Stars defeat Portsmouth in softball showdown

The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team battled back from 7-5 deficit in the fourth inning to knock off Portsmouth 11-8 in a winner’s bracket showdown on Wednesday night, July 6, … more

7/7/22

Angie Promades slides safely into home plate during the second inning of Tuesday's playoff game, against Middletown.

Photos: Barrington All-Stars power past Middletown

The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team defeated Middletown 38-0 in a District II tournament opener on Tuesday night in Barrington. In the top of the first inning, Middletown's … more

7/6/22

Addison O'Byrne goes up to bat against Tiverton during the 12U All-Star playoffs, Wednesday.

Barrington loses to Tiverton, forced into re-match with Newport

The Barrington Majors Division All-Star softball team struggled to score runs against a tough Tiverton team on Wednesday night, June 29, losing 10-0. The loss dropped Barrington into an … more

6/30/22

Barrington’s Julia Fortin (fourth rower from the left) is shown competing for the URI Women’s Crew team. Initially she made the URI team as a walk-on.

Barrington native plays a key role for URI Women’s Crew

When Julia Fortin was at Barrington High School, her primary sports were volleyball and basketball. In fact she was a member of the Eagles volleyball team that captured the 2016 state … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 6/29/22

Members of the East Bay Lacrosse Grades 5/6 Division team pose for a photograph after winning the state championship. Pictured are (from left to right, back row) Brad Wilson, Eleanor Lial, Maria Lamb, Charlotte Farrell, Clare Capozza, Ella Martin, Adelaide Crosby, Stella Tisdale, Grace Wilson, Reese Mancini and Cerissa Blaney, (front row) Kendall Blaney, Molly Reagan, Keira Martin, Nina Hansen, Daisy Moscrop and Tessa Lapinski, and (laying in front) Avery Fisher. Not pictured is Julia Alessandro.

East Bay team wins lacrosse state championship

Three East Bay Lacrosse teams made it to the state championship finals games held at URI last weekend. The East Bay Girls Grades 7/8 Division I team played a hard-fought game and lost to … more

6/24/22

Barrington High School’s Liam Capozza, Sean Fearon, Asher Robbins, Brett White, Michael Fay, with Coach Robyn McFetters (from left to right) pose for a photograph at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Barrington High School athlete is a national runner-up

Barrington’s Asher Robbins captured second place in the Championship Division Hammer Throw at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday. Asher's throw was … more

6/22/22

Charlie Enright of Barrington and the 11th Hour Racing crew head out of Newport Harbor on Malama in rough weather during the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race on Friday, 6/17/22. Enright's crew finished the race to Bermuda in second place with a time of 041:28:43 to Argo, a Mod 70, who finished first with a time of 029:12:44.

Charlie Enright captaining 11th Hour Racing's, "Mālama," finishes second in Newport-Bermuda Race

Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, guided the IMOCA 60 Mālama, from 11th Hour Racing across the finish line, almost eight and a half hours after first place finisher, Argo, which completed … more

Story courtesy of Newport Bermuda Race, Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/22/22

Sophia Haisman, Maude Smith-Montross, Gianna Vigliotti, and Estelle Pivorunas (from left to right) move their boat through the water at US Rowing Youth Nationals.

Barrington rowers win silver at youth nationals

Barrington’s Maude Smith-Montross and Gianna Vigliotti won silver medals at the US Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Fla. earlier this month. Smith-Montross and Vigliotti, … more

6/21/22