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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

Senior captain and striker Hunter Brodeur dribbles around a Warrior’s defender to face goalkeeper Caden Brasill alone. Brodeur scored two goals during the game.

Westport soccer kicks season off 3-0

The Westport soccer team crushed a young Diman team 5-0 on Monday, steam rolled Southeastern Regional Voc 4-2 at home on Wednesday and shut out Bristol-Plymouth 3-0 in their first league game on … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/17/22

Steven Clark takes a handoff from Max Whiting for the EPHS football team in its Division II opener against St. Raphael, September 15. Clark scored three times for the Townies in their 29-22 win.

East Providence edges St. Raphael in Division II football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — After several twists and turns throughout much of the game's 48 minutes, the East Providence High School football team opened up its 2022 Division II regular season schedule … more

By Mike Rego | 9/15/22

The 2022 state champion BHS girls lacrosse team.

Booster Day is Saturday in Barrington

Barrington High School student-athletes will be going door-to-door on Saturday, Sept. 17, as part of Barrington Booster Day. Students will be asking residents to support the Barrington Booster … more

9/15/22

EPHS girls' volleyball program begins anew in Division II

EAST PROVIDENCE — Much like their male counterparts did this past spring, the members and coaches of the East Providence High School girls’ volleyball team are hoping a change in scenery … more

By Mike Rego | 9/14/22

Iain DeBoth dribbles upfield on a scoring bid.

Barrington boys soccer takes the field with deep roster

The Barrington High School boys soccer team graduated 12 seniors from last year’s squad, but entered the current season with a very deep roster. “Our biggest strength is our … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/13/22

Senior forward Abby Parella shoots the ball by Bay View goalkeeper Kayley Thibodeau. Parella scored three goals for the Tigers.

Tigers crush Bay View 7-0 in home opener

Senior captain Sam Gacioch and senior Abby Parella each netted a hat trick as the Tiverton field hockey team crushed St. Mary Academy-Bay View 7-0 in the home opener on Thursday evening. The win … more

Story by Jen Campisi and Rich Dionne | 9/12/22

Senior midfielder Parker Camelo attempts to kick in a pass from a free kick late in the game. Jesse Wilson is at right. Wilson scored the Huskies lone goal to tie the game in the second half.

Soccer team loses heartbreaker to Classical 2-1 in home opener

The Mt. Hope soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Classical in front of a decent crowd despite a drizzly in the home opener on Wednesday night. The game looked to be headed for overtime, … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

Neal Tullson barrels through the North Kingstown defense to gain yardage for the Patriots in the season-opener Friday at home. The Patriots were defeated, 20-0.

Portsmouth downed by Skippers in season-opener, 20-0

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School football team couldn’t manage to put any points on the board as North Kingstown won the season-opener Friday night on the turf field, 20-0. The … more

9/12/22

Senior forward Molly Bazinet pushes the ball upfield during the team’s 3-0 loss to Bishop Stang on Thursday.

Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss

Headline Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss Field hockey team loses to Bishop Stang 3-0 Sophomore goalkeeper Hannah Abrams made seven saves as the Westport field … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

Barrington's AJ DiOrio stretches out and hauls in a pass from quarterback Alex McClelland on a key second down and 20 in the first half.

Eagles pass Broncos in home opener, 34-21

The Barrington High School football team passed a series of tough tests and captured a 34-21 victory over Burrillville in the season-opener on Friday night, Sept. 9. The biggest test of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/11/22

East Providence High School's Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Pilgrim tackler during the teams' non-league football game Friday night, Sept. 9, at Pierce Stadium. Abdullah scored three of the Townie touchdowns in their 47-0 win.

Gallery: Townies pummel Pats in non-league football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 9/10/22

East Providence High School girls' soccer senior co-captain Jordyn Brogan (left) works her way through a possession drill under the watchful eye of new Townies' head coach Melissa Ressendes during a recent practice session. EPHS begins its 2022 Division I regular season over the next few days with a pair of games against South Kingstown and Cranston West.

What’s old is new again for EPHS girls’ soccer in 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — What’s old is new again for the East Providence High School girls’ soccer team with the start of the 2022 season as the Townies will be guided by a new coach, … more

By Mike Rego | 9/8/22

Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission will host a meeting tonight, Sept. 8, to discuss the plan to improve the athletic fields at Haines Park (shown).

Haines Park athletic fields meeting is tonight in Barrington

The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment to discuss the Haines Park athletic fields plan . The … more

9/8/22

Hole around stadium light post ‘sinks’ first EPHS home football game of 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — A sink hole around the light post in the northwest corner of the East Providence High School athletics stadium formed initially due to heavy rains a couple of weeks ago and … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

East Providence High School senior captain Jaelyn Dasilva serves during a recent ladder match with teammate Lena Shanty. Dasilva and Shanty, for the second fall in a row actually, began the 2022 season this week as the Townies' Nos. 1 and 2 singles players, respectively.

Townies continue to make steady strides in girls’ tennis as 2022 begins

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ tennis team’s rebuild into relevance under the coaching duo of Cory Duquette and Slade Sharma continued last year as a … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

Luke Fluet looks upfield while running the ball for Barrington.

Barrington Pop Warner Eagles clipped by Warriors

The Barrington Pop Warner football teams dropped league games against the East Bay Warriors on Saturday, Sept. 3. The 10U Eagles scored when quarterback Vincent Baccari connected with Mack DiOrio, … more

9/6/22

Portsmouth High’s Tyler Hurd (left) and Evan Tullson sandwich a Vikings ball-carrier while battling Rogers during an Injury Fund game Thursday in Tiverton. The Patriots won, 6-0.

Portsmouth, are you ready for some football?

PORTSMOUTH — The wait is over. The Portsmouth High School varsity football team’s regular season starts Friday, with a non-league game against North Kingstown at home. … more

9/5/22

Huskies running back Ben Colouro celebrates after scoring a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Mt. Hope went on to defeat Tiverton 17-7 in the injury fund game at Tiverton on Thursday.

Huskies dominate Tigers 17-7, in injury fund game

Mt. Hope long time head football coach Thomas DelSanto Jr. told the team he was encouraged by what he saw as they gathered around him after dominating Tiverton 17-7 during an abbreviated injury fund … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/5/22

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

The team that brought Bristol to its first KPLL 8U championship tournament consisted of: Koven Tingle; Lorenzo Ring; Zachary Bento; David Wilcox; Landon Vermilyea; Brennan Rolando; Owen Brinza; Logan Simas; Hunter Simas; Carter Beaulieu; Camden Sylvia; and Sam Harcourt. Coaches include: Adam Ring; Mike Bento; Mike Rolando; and David Vermilyea.

Bristol Little League falls just short of sweetheart championship run

Bristol’s King Philip Little League 8-year-old All Star team had an impressive run in the 22nd Andreozzi Baseball Tournament, making it to the championship game before falling to a seasoned North Providence team in a tight game, 4-3. more

9/2/22

Melissa Resendes gestures while talking to her assistants as members of the 2022 East Providence High School girls' soccer team warm up before a recent practice session. Resendes, the program's all-time leading goal scorer and one of the best Townies ever, returns as the new head coach of EPHS this fall.

Resendes takes over as new EPHS girls' soccer coach

EAST PROVIDENCE — Achieving what she said was really a life-long aim, former program great Melissa Resendes is about to embark on her first season as head coach of the East Providence High … more

By Mike Rego | 9/1/22

Barrington running back Eddie Wong sprints past a Taunton defensive back during a long touchdown run early in the 12U game.

Eagles kick off season with thrilling victory

The Barrington Pop Warner 12U football team scored with less than three minutes remaining in the game, knocking off Taunton 18-14 in the season-opener on Saturday, Aug. 27. The game was played in … more

8/30/22

Xavier Hazard takes a shot for the EPHS boys' basketball team during a game last winter against Central. Hazard was among the standouts for the Townies in the just completed Johnston Summer League.

E.P. boys' hoopsters hope summer 'school' pays dividends this winter

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ basketball team recently completed its annual summer slate of activities, including participation in the Johnston League where the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/28/22

Amy LaBelle blasts a shot toward the goal after dribbling during a cone drill.

Barrington High School kicks off preseason practices

Barrington High School’s fall sports teams sprinted into the fall sports season with the start of preseason practices on Monday, Aug. 22. That day marked the first official day of … more

8/23/22