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The inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, joined by Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco, and Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers. (Athletes and others are identified from left to right, row by row.) First Row: Sofia Illiano, Becky Bernard, Diana Halleman, Heather Wyrostek, and Molly McKay. Second Row: Mary-Ellen Powers, Christina Peacock, Mary Irons, Liz Grasso, Brianna Puglia, and Jeffery Pete, Jr. Third Row: Cote David, Drew Palumbo, Ed Pacheco, Emily MacLaughlin, Kathy Krzywonos, Lauren Sartini, and John Williams. Fourth Row: Alex Adams, Keith Wilcox, Jr., Ian Shepherd, Chris Lussier, Sarah LaBreche, and Michael Bullock.
Grads in first class of SORI Athlete Leadership U counts two locals
SMITHFIELD — After a year and a half of taking college-style courses to become certified leaders, the inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, … more
Audrey Paxton fires a strike toward the plate during Barrington's 11-3 win over Portsmouth in the first game of the District 2 finals.
Barrington Senior Softball All Stars build early lead, roll to 11-3 win
The Barrington Senior Division Softball All Star team defeated Portsmouth 11-3 in the first game of the District 2 finals on Monday night, June 24. Audrey Paxton pitched seven strong innings for … more
Barrington’s Chase Corcoran slaps a hit to the left side of the infield during the Majors Division All Star game on Monday night, June 24.
Barrington 12U All Stars open district play with 2-1 win over Rumford
A first inning lead-off walk by Harrison Collins, followed by Mahir Salahuddin’s home run and a double by Luke Fluet provided all the offense the Barrington 12U Majors All Stars would need in a … more
The state champion Warren U16 girls’ soccer team. Bottom row, l-r: Vivienne Noonan, Aubrey Cummings, Adrianna Lage, Vivyana Gomes, Ava Morissette, Sophia Santoro; Top row, l-r: Mackenzie Lema, Thalia Adkins, Mackenzie Stall, Kendra Ascoli, Ella Texeira, Jocelyn Leitao, Jasmine Kenney. Missing from photo: Catherine Frawley and Regan Pires.
Undefeated Warren U16 women's team takes Super Liga title
The U16 women’s team from Warren were crowned Rhode Island Super Liga state champions over the weekend, following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Portsmouth. more
Anthony Delisanti missed his birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole at the 2024 Northeast Amateur, but made it on the sixth to win the 62nd playing of the prestigious event.
Delisanti defeats Lee in playoff for 2024 Northeast Amateur title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Some rain...well a deluge...and some extra holes...this time only five...would not deter Anthony Delisanti in pursuit of his biggest title to date as the New York State native … more
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Barrington’s Andrew Knychalski delivers a pitch to a Portsmouth batter.
Barrington 11U All Stars blast Portsmouth, 11-1
The Barrington Little League Majors 11U All Star baseball team opened the District 2 tournament with an 11-1 victory over Portsmouth at Sherwood Field on Sunday, June 23.   Andrew … more
Twelve Barrington athletes from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club will compete at the upcoming national championships. Among those headed to nationals are (from left to right, back row) Gareth Stafford, Justin Tibbetts, Joseph Ripa, Hayden Kelley, Anika Breker, Alex Smuk, Dasha Smuk, Emma Mueller, (front row) Griffin Roper and Lily Tibbetts.
Barrington athletes qualify for fencing nationals
The Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club will send 12 Barrington fencers to the National Fencing Championships in Columbus, Ohio from June 28 to July 8.   The local athletes are:   … more
Barrington Youth Basketball Association is offering skills clinics and organized pick-up basketball games this summer.
Barrington basketball league offering clinics and pick-up games
The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is offering skills clinics and organized pick-up games this summer at the Barrington Middle School basketball courts. The skills clinics will take … more
Gordon Sargent hits his approach shot to the ninth hole at Wannamoisett Country Club during the second round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational. Sargent stuck his wedge to within inches of the cup for a birdie en route to a 3-under par score of 66 on the day.
Thomson maintains lead at mid-way mark of Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — University of Michigan junior Hunter Thomson followed up his Round 1-best 6-under par 63 with another terrific 4-under score on Day 2 to hold the lead at the midway point of … more
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East Bay Lacrosse’s Girls 7/8 Division 1 team recently won the state championship. Pictured are (from left to right, back row) Assistant Coach Brad Wilson, Emma Pearse, Grace Wilson, Charlotte Farrell, Clare Capozza, Ella Martin, Stella Tisdale (D2), Head Coach Cerissa Blaney, (middle row) Assistant Coach Leslie Saylor, Kendall Blaney, Daisy Moscrop, Nina Hansen, Maria Lamb, Marissa Sao Bento (D2), (front row) Surry-Jane Manville, Molly Reagan, Julia Alessandro, Mila Aguirre, and Tessa Lapinski. Not pictured are Adelaide Crosby, Eleanor Lial and Bridget Nolan.
Five East Bay Lacrosse teams win state championships
It was a great spring season for the East Bay Lacrosse program. Five teams recently won state championships: the Girls 5/6 Division 1 team, Boys 5/6 Division 1 team, Boys 5/6 Division 2 team, … more
New MetLinks officially opens for play on June 27
EAST PROVIDENCE — MetLinks, the nine-hole re-envisioned former front side of the defunct Metacomet Country Club, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 27. The first tee time … more
Miles Russell, the 15-year-old sensation, chips up to the fifth green during the first round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational Wednesday, June 19. The left-hander shot even par 69.
Thomson takes first round leader at 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational
EAST PROVIDENCE — Hunter Thomson carded an impressive 6-under par score to take the first round lead at the 62nd annual Northeast Amateur Invitational played a steamy, windy Wednesday, June 19, … more
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Barrington resident Scott Sloan (center) won the javelin event at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor earlier this month.
Barrington resident is national champion in javelin
Barrington’s Scott Sloan earned the title “National Champion” with a 206-foot, 6-inch throw at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor competition earlier this month in Philadelphia, Pa. … more
Maude Smith-Montross rowed to a fifth-place finish in the Women’s Single competition at the recent US Rowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Fla.
Barrington rowers place at US Rowing Youth Nationals
Barrington was well-represented at the recent US Rowing Youth Nationals. Eight Barrington residents who participate in the Narragansett Boat Club rowing program celebrated strong performances at … more
Northeast Amateur Invitational tees off with typical flare
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 62nd Northeast Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament, set for June 19-22 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, has all the makings of being another star-studded affair … more
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The undefeated Facility of Dreams Mariners captured the 2024 Big East Metro League Major Baseball Division championship Friday night, June 14, at the Kimberly Rock Complex in Rumford.
Mariners win All-Rumford rumble for local Major Baseball Little League title
EAST PROVIDENCE — The undefeated Facility of Dreams Mariners captured the 2024 Big East Metro League Major Baseball Division championship Friday night, June 14, at the Kimberly Rock Complex in … more
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Nazarae Phillip takes the baton from teammate Kandace Daniel for the EPHS girls' 4x100 meter relay quartet at the 2024 state meet.
EPHS female relays fare best at New England Outdoor Track & Field Meet
Whether it was Conley Stadium in Providence for the state meet the week prior or Wildcat Stadium on the campus of the University of New Hampshire like it was June 8 for the 77th Annual New England … more
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JJ Renaud delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors in their 2024 American Legion Baseball opener against Cranston Post 20 on June 12.
Post 10 squads ready for start of 2024 Legion Baseball league slates
EAST PROVIDENCE — The respective Riverside Post 10 teams, sponsored in part by the ATC (Athletes turned Champion) performance center owned and operated by East Providence High School coach … more
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Barrington High School's Ethan Knight (right), shown competing in the state championship meet, finished fourth in the 300-meter hurdles at the New England Track and Field Championship last weekend.
Eagles compete at New England Track and Field Championship
Members of the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team brought home three top-six finishes at the New England Championships on Saturday, June 8. The event was held at the University of New … more
Repairs, renovations to East Providence school facilities begin in earnest as term ends
EAST PROVIDENCE — The district has access to and continues to explore ways of utilizing a portion of the balance of upwards of some $7.4 million in new East Providence High School construction … more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys volleyball team celebrate after winning the Division II State Championship on Friday, June 7.
BHS volleyball: A state championship four years in the making
Four years ago, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team went 1-15.   The team’s roster featured a group of freshmen still very new to the sport. Athletic, intelligent and … more
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Former coach and administrator Ken Reall presents the 2023-24 EPHS Male and Female Athlete of the Year Awards, respectively, to Brayden Rouette and Eva Laroche.
East Providence High School recognizes top athletes for 2023-24 term
The East Providence High School Department of Athletics and the Friends of Townie Athletics recently held the school's annual Senior Sports Awards Night Wednesday, May 29. The top prizes were … more
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The Barrington High School boys volleyball team celebrates its state championship on Friday night, June 7.
State Champs! Barrington volleyball team wins title
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team defeated Cranston West 3-1 to capture the Division II state championship on Friday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College. Barrington dropped the … more
Mary Rainey throws a pitch during the Patriots D-2 semifinals game against Westerly at RIC on Thursday. The Bulldogs kept the Patriots outfielders busy, clubbing 11 hits and scoring 11 runs off Rainey, who walked just 3 batters. 
Westerly drubs Patriots' softball team, 11-1 in semis
Westerly drubbed the Portsmouth softball team 11-1 in 5 innings, during the Division 2 semifinals at Rhode Island College on Thursday night. The Bulldogs clubbed 11 hits and scored 11 runs off … more
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EPHS seniors (from left to right) Steven Clark Jr., Nolan Lorenz, Kate Bernhardt, Daniella Escudero, Kenna Wigginton, Rylee Jackson, Kaylee Vieira and James McShane each officially put pen to paper, pledging their skills to a group of Division II and III college programs.
Eight Townies pen letters of intent at annual collegiate sports signing day
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School, under the auspices of district athletic director Alex Butler, held what has become its annual senior athletes signing day last Tuesday afternoon, … more
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