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Leah Sylvain shoots a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter of Westport's 58-29 victory over St. John Paul II in the round of 32 on Friday night.
Wildcats dominate St. John Paul II 55-29, move on to Sweet 16
Cuts     Wildcats dominate St. John Paul II 55-29, move on to Sweet 16 Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.  Leah Sylvain scored 22 points as the Westport girls … more
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Hunter Brodeur elevates for a jumper in the fourth quarter. The quick as lightning guard scored 17 points including the go-ahead basket.
Westport sinks Ayer Shirley 63-57, gains Sweet 16 
The 14-7 Wildcats advance to the Sweet 16 for the second-straight year after dismantling Ayer Shirley 63-57 in the round of 32 at the high school on Thursday night. Westport scored 19 fourth quarter … 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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Barrington's Lara Tolley competes in a swim meet earlier this season.
BHS swim teams prepare for state championship meets
The Barrington High School boys and girls swim teams finished second at their respective Division I Championship meets last weekend. The BHS boys team finished second behind Bishop Hendricken. … more
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Portsmouth's Ava Hackley (left) and teammates Olivia Durant, Maeve Tullson and Emily Maiato fight for a rebound with Barrington's Lindsey Lamay (left) and Isys Dunphy.
Cold start ends Barrington's postseason; Patriots advance in state tournament
A slow start spelled big trouble for the Barrington High School girls basketball team on Wednesday night, March 1.  The Eagles scored just 12 first-half points — seven in the first … 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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Reyn Ferris fights for a loose ball during the Huskies' preliminary playoff game at Pilgrim on Monday night. Mt Hope lost the game 53-47.
Huskies fall to Pilgrim 53-47 in preliminary state tournament game
The Mt. Hope girls basketball team fell to Pilgrim 53-47 in a preliminary round playoff game in the RIIL state girls basketball tournament on Monday night. The 17th seeded Huskies battled the 16th … 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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Owen Boudria has become dynamic scorer that the Wildcats envisioned him to be this season, averaging about 20 points per game. 
It's game on for Westport hoops teams
It’s game on for Westport as both the boys and girls high school basketball teams will host playoff games in the Division 5 state tournament brackets this week. The sixth seeded Westport … more
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Trevor Snow, shown in an earlier game against East Greenwich, scored Barrington's first goal in the Eagles' 7-3 playoff win over Smithfield on Monday night, Feb. 27.
Barrington hockey team skates to 7-3 win in playoff opener
The Barrington High School boys hockey team defeated Smithfield 7-3 in a Division I playoff game on Monday night, Feb. 27. The Eagles entered the postseason as the number eight seed, and faced … more
Head coach Ryan Fazzi hoists Andrew McCarthy over his shoulder and holds up a number one sign after McCarthy beat Stone Farnsworth of Coventry by a 3-1 decision to gain the 126-pound finals at the state tournament.
Huskies wrestlers battle to tenth place at state tournament 
Sophomore Andrew McCarthy placed second in the state and Mt. Hope Wrestlers placed tenth out of 36 teams during the RIIL Westling State Championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on … 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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Barrington High School senior Thomas Marvelli wrestles Tyrisse Volmar of Toll Gate in the 285-pound match. Marvelli defeated Volmar and took third place at states.
Eagles finish 12th at wrestling states
Barrington High School senior Tommy Marvelli battled to a third place finish in the 285-pound weight division at the state championships on Saturday, Feb. 25. The Barrington High School team had … more
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
Sean Bonneau reacts after Barrington lost to LaSalle in the Division 1 semifinals, Thursday.
Eagles lose lead in second half, fall to LaSalle in semis
The Barrington High School boys basketball team was 12 minutes away from a trip to the Division I finals.   The Eagles led LaSalle 24-20 at halftime in the D-I tournament semifinals on … more
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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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Nick Rogers (right) and his dad, Louie, during a recent interview talking about Nick’s conquests in the middle school wrestling world.
KMS wrestler is the best in Rhode Island, but he wants more
13-year-old Nicholas Rogers is a rising star in the wrestling world. He recently came out on top during the Varsity All States tournament in North Kingstown. Now he has his eyes set on a higher prize. 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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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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Janaya Prince Baquero takes a jumper during the first half of Monday's quarterfinal match against LaSalle.
Eagles eliminated from Division 1 tournament
The Barrington High School girls basketball team lost to LaSalle 48-44 in the quarterfinals of the Division 1 tournament.   Playing Monday night, Feb. 21, at LaSalle Academy, the Eagles … more
Barrington’s Ethan Knight sprints over a hurdle during the 55-meter hurdles event at the state track championship.
Barrington track teams place in top-10 at states
Ethan Knight earned the title “State Champion” as he ran to a first place finish in the 55-meter hurdles at the indoor track state championship meet on Saturday, Feb. 18.   … more
Gabby Randazzo, Madison Both, and Kayla Oliveira wrap Caitlyn Wordell with a hug after her floor performance during the R.I. Gymnastics State Championship at Rhode Island College on Saturday.
Portsmouth takes 2nd in D-2 gymnastics championship
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School gymnastics team came in second in the Division II state gymnastics championship on Saturday, narrowly losing the top spot by just one point. The … more
Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey clears the bar en route to winning the girls’ high jump with a leap of 5 feet, 4 inches at the R.I. Indoor Track State Championship held at Providence Career & Technical Academy on Saturday.
Portsmouth’s Morgan Casey wins state title in high jump
Portsmouth High senior Morgan Casey was crowned state champion in the girls’ high jump at Saturday’s R.I. Indoor Track State Championship. more
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