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The Rumford 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Little League Baseball Tournament title with a 5-4 win over Bristol-King Phillip Friday night, July 12.
Rumford captures 10U District 2 All-Star Tournament title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Fittingly the last one was the toughest victory to get, but the Rumford Little League 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Tournament title at its very own Rock Memorial … more
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Will Haggerty delivers a pitch for the Post 10 Senior squad during his five-inning, no-hit performance in Riverside's 10-0 win over Pawtucket Post 25 Wednesday night, July 10.
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season
It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around … more
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Gabriel Noriega threw a one-hit shutout for the EP Central All-Stars in their Silva Tourney victory over host Little Compton Tiverton Tuesday night, July 9.
Rumford, EP Central sides win Silva All-Star Tourney games
One city-based side got its Ron Silva/Little League District 2 Minor Baseball Division tourney run going, while another got its first win of the event as play resumed Tuesday night, July 9, following … more
Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.
Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row
The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more
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Donovan Bazar throws a pitch for the Rumford 10U Baseball All-Stars in their 11-0 victory over Bristol July 1 in the District 2 Tourney winner's bracket final
Rumford 10U Baseball Stars reach District 2 final
The lone city entry into the District 2 Little League Major Baseball 10U Division All-Star event from Rumford has raced through the competition so far, winning all three of its games via the 10-Run … more
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Maddison Levesque makes a throw to first base for the combined EP Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Division All-Stars in their District 2 Tourney opener against Middletown on July 1.
City-wide Minor Softball Stars fall out of District 2 Tourney
Monday, July 1, the city-wide East Providence Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Stars played host to Middletown at Pierce Field in an opening round contest, which was won by the visitors … more
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Jacob Campano attempts to complete a put-out at first base for the EP Central club in its Silva Minor Baseball All-Star Tourney game last week against Warren.
City sides start Silva Minor Baseball All-Star tourney
Over the weekend, the Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division District 2 Little League All-Star tourney, named in honor of the long-time Riverside and district contributor, began with one of the two local … more
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The combined East Providence Central/Pineview Little League Senior Baseball Division All-Star team captured the District 2 championship with wins over Bristol-Warren last week.
Combined East Providence Central/Pineview squad wins District 2 Senior Baseball title
The combined East Providence Central/Pineview Little League Senior Baseball Division All-Star team captured the District 2 championship by defeating Bristol-Warren in what was a best-of-three series … more
Eric Linacre, the goalkeeper for the combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club, makes a save during his side's 3-1 victory over its opposition from the Warwick PD in a fundraiser played at Pierce Memorial Stadium Saturday, June 22.
Gallery: East Providence public safety soccer club beats Warwick PD
EAST PROVIDENCE — The combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club not only beat thunderstorms later Saturday, June 22, but more importantly … more
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Rumford Major Baseball Stars survive with win over neighboring Central/Riverside squad
The respective 2024 Rhode Island District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments started earlier this week, including the vaunted Major Baseball Division that ultimately concludes with the World Series … more
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Logan Calouro bumps a pass for the EPHS boys' volleyball team in the Townies' Division II boys' semifinal playoff match Wednesday night, June 5.
Barrington bounces East Providence from D-II boys' volleyball playoffs
BARRINGTON — The East Providence High School boys' volleyball team was bounced from the 2024 Division II championship tournament by the narrowest of margins last Wednesday night, June 5, in the … more
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East Providence High School's Noah Araujo accounted for one of the four counting scores for the Townies during the inaugural Division II team tournament played June 4 in Westerly at Winnapaug Golf and Country Club.
EPHS finishes as runner-up in inaugural Division II golf tournament
Similar to its pursuit of a spot in the state championship tournament the week prior, the East Providence High School golf club came up just shy of claiming the first ever Rhode Island golf Coaches … more
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Nazarae Phillip placed third in the girls' high jump for EPHS at the 2024 state outdoor track and field championship meet Saturday, June 1, at Conley Stadium in Providence.
EPHS boys set new 4x4 relay record, Phillip paces girls at state outdoor track meet
PROVIDENCE — Superstar Lisa Raye led the West Warwick High School girls' to their second consecutive title while the neighboring Barrington boys captured the program's first-ever crown at the … more
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