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City native, product of the school department, long-time coach and building administrator Alex Butler was recently selected to become the new district athletic director upon the recent retirement of Gregg Amore, the previous AD who was recently elected as Rhode Island's next Secretary of State. Butler formally took over the position earlier this month.
East Providence beckons Butler to become next AD
EAST PROVIDENCE — With long-time district employee then athletic director Gregg Amore the overwhelming favorite to win his race for Secretary of State at the November 2022 election following … more
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Barrington’s Sean Bonneau pulls up for a jumper during the Eagles' game against Middletown on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Barrington’s 11-point lead turns into 1-point loss to Islanders
The Barrington High School boys basketball team built a 36-25 advantage against Middletown on Tuesday, Dec. 27, but it would not be enough as the Islanders rallied for a 60-59 win over the Eagles in … more
Gallery: EPHS girls' hoops defeats Tiverton
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team picked up a much needed win over Tiverton Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 27, in the opening round of the Charlie Gwynne Holiday … more
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Mt. Hope freshman varsity safety Preston Brodd was nominated and accepted into the 2023 Dream All-American Bowl.
Huskies freshman chosen as one of nation's best football players
Mt. Hope freshman varsity safety Preston Brodd was nominated and accepted into the 2023 Dream All-American Bowl, taking place on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at SoFi Stadium. more
Parker Hughes competes against a Bishop Hendricken opponent in the 138 weight class during Wednesday's Varsity Tri Meet.
Eagles defeat Huskies in wrestling, 54-21
The Barrington High School wrestling team opened the regular season with a split on Wednesday night, Dec. 21 — the Eagles defeated Mt. Hope and lost to Bishop Hendricken. In the 54-21 win … more
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Korynne Holden (left) and Meghan Molloy vie for an offensive rebound in the first half.
Westport hoops teams win
The Westport jazz band and a good amount of fans were on hand to see the girls basketball team obliterate Greater New Bedford RVT 57-19 in a home game on Wednesday night. Senior co-captain Leah … more
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Barrington's Dan Coogan, shown in the Eagles' game against Mt. Hope, played solid defense in the team's victory over Westerly on Dec. 21.
Fast start fuels Eagles in 56-43 victory over Bulldogs
The Barrington High School boys basketball team sprinted out to a 21-9 first quarter lead against Westerly on Wednesday night, Dec. 21, and never looked back. The Eagles extended their lead to 33-16 … more
Barrington High School's Maddie Gill scored 21 points to lead the Eagles past Classical on Dec. 20. Here she is pictured in the Eagles' game against Ponaganset.
Eagles improve to 2-1 in league after lopsided win
It was a slow start but a strong finish for the Barrington High School girls basketball team on Tuesday night, Dec. 20. The Eagles battled with Classical early on, and led by just four points at … more
Members of the BHS boys basketball team gather for a quick photo following their win over Smithfield on Monday night, Dec. 19.
Barrington High School boys beat Sentinels by 40
The Barrington High School boys basketball team outscored Smithfield 52-21 in the second half and rolled to an 85-45 victory on Monday night, Dec. 19. Matt Raffa got Barrington off to a strong, … more
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The Patriots’ Olivia Durant drives the ball past a St. Ray’s opponent during the first half of Tuesday’s home game. Portsmouth won, 50-34.
Portsmouth High girls win fourth game in a row
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team is on a roll. After dropping the first game of the season — a non-league contest against Rogers on Dec. 9 … more
Lily Cregan, shown at the state outdoor track meet last year, won the weight throw event for the BHS girls indoor track team at a recent dual meet.
Barrington girls indoor track team tops Rebels and Falcons
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team narrowly defeated two teams in a regular season meet last week.   The Eagles knocked off Cranston West 55-50, and South Kingstown 55-54. … more
Portsmouth’s Chris Vachon (No. 11) competes in the 1,500-meter run during the Rhode Island Track and Field Coaches Association (RITCA) Invite held Saturday, Dec. 17.
Portsmouth High boys wins first indoor track meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity indoor track team won its first regular season meet at the Providence Career & Technical Academy on Thursday, Dec. 15. … more
EPHS wrestlers Jacob Poore, Robbie Amaral, Martim Moniz, Jacob Francis and Charlie Phillips (from left to right) placed at the Lancer Invitational in Waterford, Conn., last weekend. Moniz (center) defended his tourney title at 120 pounds.
Moniz, Phillip shine for EPHS wrestling, track teams
Two East Providence High School winter sports teams offered up terrific results competing in early season events last weekend. Two EPHS wrestlers won their respective weight classes while leading … more
East Providence sinks Mariners in Division I boys' basketball
NARRAGANSETT — The East Providence High School boys’ basketball earned its second win in three Division I regular season games to date after the Townies defeated Narragansett by a convincing … more
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Coach Mike Raffa and his BHS boys basketball team defeated Mount Pleasant 70-46 on Thursday night, Dec. 15.
Strong second half powers Eagles to 24-point victory
The Barrington High School boys basketball team rebounded from a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Mount Pleasant 70-46 on Thursday night, Dec. 15.   The Eagles stormed out to a 19-10 … more
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Trey Rezendes shared team high scoring honors with Max Collins in the Townies' first Division I league win of the season over visiting East Greenwich Thursday night, Dec. 15.
Townies split a pair to open Division I boys' hoops slate
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ basketball team began its 2022-23 Division I regular season slate last week with a split of two games, including an agonizingly … more
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Barrington's Lindsey Lemay drives the lane in the first half. Lemay finished the game with 20 points.
Eagles sprint out to big lead, hold on for big win
The Barrington High School girls basketball team survived a second-half rally by Ponaganset and picked up a 45-40 victory in front of a hometown crowd on Wednesday night, Dec. 14. The Eagles built … more
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EPHS wrestling makes its return to Division I
EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s been a whirlwind few years for the East Providence High School wrestling team with the program attempting to rebuild on the fly while also contending with the … more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys swim team celebrate after winning the state title last year.
Barrington High School swim teams have depth, and stars
The Barrington High School swim teams are on a roll. Last year, the boys and girls teams made it a clean sweep at the state championship meet. The Barrington girls team won its eighth straight … more
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Coltrane McGonigle Owen Friedrichson, Coach Boudria and the bench explode in cheer after Owen Boudria sinks a jumper to put Westport up the fourth quarter. The Wildcats however, fell to Fairhaven 69-66, while the girls won, 56-37, in their home openers.
Boys lose, girls win, in Westport basketball openers
The Westport basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 69-66 home loss to Fairhaven while the girls traveled and crushed the Blue Devils 56-37 as both teams kicked off their seasons on Wednesday … more
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Barrington Head Coach Mike Raffa said this year’s team is a hard-working group that is motivated to improve.
Eagles take the floor with three returning starters
A year ago, the Barrington High School boys basketball team struggled to win the close games. But first-year head coach Michael Raffa is focused on correcting that issue this season.   … more
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Barrington High School’s Kyle Keough (right) hands off the baton to teammate Caroline Reznik during an indoor track meet last season. Keough is a team captain this year.
Barrington girls track team boasts a deep, talented roster
The goals are simple for the Barrington High School girls indoor track team: work hard, improve individually, gain self-confidence, build a positive team culture, and have fun. If that happens, … more
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Barrington High School’s Maddie Gill takes the ball to the basket during a playoff game last year.
Barrington girls basketball team faces tough early tests
Stephen Lenz is entering his 25th season as head coach of the Barrington High School girls basketball team. And this season’s schedule might be the toughest yet.   Lenz said his team … more
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Members of the first place shuttle hurdles team, (from left to right) Eli Terrell, Ethan Knight, Bobby Wind and Ryan Martin, pose for a photo at the Injury Fund meet on Saturday.
Barrington boys aim for more indoor track titles
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team is hoping for a three-peat. Last year, the Eagles won their second straight Class B Championship, while finishing 8-1 in the Metropolitan Division … more
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Matt Raffa drives to the basket guarded by James Rustici of Mt. Hope during the Eagles’ win on Friday. Raffa scored 23 points in the victory.
Eagles' pressure too much for Huskies to handle
The Barrington High School boys basketball team used its relentless full-court pressure to build an early lead against Mt. Hope and cruised to a 64-29 victory. Playing in front of a hometown … more
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