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Alleged misconduct sparks Title IX investigation in East Greenwich school district
The East Greenwich school district announced a Title IX investigation was launched. Superintendent Dr. Brian G. Ricca wrote in a letter to parents that allegations of misconduct were shared earlier this week. The report alleged that an adult affiliated to a non-district tennis program in the middle school was involved...
Phoenyx rises: RI's best high school softball player learned a new skill this year — having fun
Phoeynx Silva could hit better than anyone. Her power was unrivaled. She had no issues with her glovework at third base and every ball she threw across the softball diamond looked like it was shot out of a gun. When she arrived at La Salle, it was clear she could do just about everything on the softball field. But there was one thing she didn’t quite know how to do — have fun. ...
Late rally lifts WW over Johnston
WEST WARWICK - Wednesday’s Division II softball game between West Warwick and Johnston featured a little bit of everything. From the perspective of the hometown Wizards, all that truly mattered was the conclusion. Trailing 6-4 headed into the bottom of the seventh inning, West Warwick (5-2) managed to rally...
Lincoln's Durang, Murtha, Clifford sign NLIs to continue athletic careers at D-I schools
LINCOLN – Tyler Durang’s high school football career ended with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and First-Team All-State honors last year as Lincoln High’s bruising fullback, but it unceremoniously began with an ACL tear in his knee during his freshman season that also kept him on the sidelines the following year.
Smithfield just made the fight for the Division III boys lacrosse title very interesting.
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The postgame celebration told you just how important Thursday’s win was to the Smithfield boys lacrosse team. The Sentinels’ 6-5 victory over Westerly wasn’t just a revenge win. This wasn’t just a big midseason victory over the defending Division III champs that will prevent them having another undefeated season. It was...
Men’s track score second win of spring season at Holy Cross Invitational
The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team placed first overall at the Holy Cross Invitational last weekend as they continue their push towards the end of the outdoor season. The Rams bested the host Crusaders, the University of Maine, the University of Massachusetts, Central Connecticut State...
Rousseau's roundup: Back to our regular programming
I can’t believe I’m saying this already, but we’re at the midway point of the regular season. We are at a month down with four weeks remaining before playoffs fire back up and the Providence Journal has been rolling right along with nightly recaps and stories on your favorite teams.
Softball battle to pair of home wins before splitting mid-week doubleheader
Pushing for a spot in the Atlantic 10 Championships, the University of Rhode Island softball team exited their week with a positive record after separate stints against George Washington University and the University of Massachusetts. The Rams’ weekend stretch with the Revolutionaries proved fruitful, as Rhode Island took two of...
On a busy day for D-I baseball, Cranston West, N. Kingstown and Portsmouth won their games
Coaches are reminded to send in game results each weeknight by calling (401) 277-7340 or by emailing pjsports@providencejournal.com. BASEBALL Division I Cranston West 5, Lincoln 2 ...
Softball slugger takes significant swing in third year
For third-year third baseman Emily Power of the University of Rhode Island softball team, the 2024 season has been one of growth. Power batted in the low .200s and high .100s through the first two years of her career in Kingston, Rhode Island. However, in 2024, she has a batting average of . 284 , one of many offensive categories currently experiencing career highs. Power’s home runs (4), runs batted in (18), slugging percentage (.414) and on-base percentage (.328) are all the highest marks of her career.
Unhittable: Diman junior captain tosses first high school no-hitter
SWANSEA — You have to go back to his youth days when Sam Perry last walked off the hill with a no-hitter. He had a pair of no-nos while playing baseball for the Westport Babe Ruth League. On Tuesday, the Bengals junior captain spun his magic against league opponent Southeastern. Perry tossed his first...
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