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North Kingstown went to Classical to get a win. The Skippers ended up making a statement.
PROVIDENCE – After losing two of their last three matches, the defending Division II boys tennis champions needed to make a statement. Consider it made. North Kingstown traveled to Providence to take on undefeated Classical and took care of business with a 6-1 win, a sure sign to the rest of Division II that...
A matter of discipline
WEST WARWICK - Nearly halfway through the 2024 season, the West Warwick varsity baseball team appears to be a runaway train, but Richard Grenier isn’t celebrating anything just quite yet. Despite a perfect record through eight games, the head coach of the Wizards knows that there is plenty of...
JLL celebrates Opening Day
After multiple rainouts, Johnston Little League was finally able to celebrate its annual Opening Day festivities last Saturday. The day began with its parade, starting in the parking lot of Johnston High School, which proceeded down Cherry Hill, Atwood Ave and Hartford Ave before wrapping up at Kennedy Field at War Memorial Park. The day later included opening ceremonies following a full slate of action to get the season underway.
Who are the top returning high school golfers in RI? Here's our 2024 watchlist
The Rhode Island high school golf season ends quicker than it starts. With state championships at the end of May, I know it just started getting warm, these standout golfers have four weeks to ready themselves for the state’s biggest stage. The tournament is tentatively slated for May 28 and 29 at Cranston Country Club.
Little league is off and running
Area little leagues celebrated their opening days on Saturday with the latest edition of their annual parades. Narragansett Little League marched into Sprague Park, North Kingstown Wickford Little League forged into Wilson Park and South Kingstown Little League paraded into Tuckertown Park. Among other festivities, each ceremony included a first pitch, national anthem and a collective “Play Ball” proclamation.
Coventry starting to turn corner
COVENTRY - Even in the face of a slow start, Madison Clark’s confidence in the Oakers never wavered. The first-year head coach of the Coventry girls lacrosse team knew that her club’s 0-5 record to begin the season did not accurately portray their potential. The past several days...
Rousseau's roundup: Busy week on the trail
I’ll be bouncing around the high school and professional beat this week. The Providence Bruins embark on a potential Calder Cup run this week in the second round of the AHL playoffs against Hartford on Wednesday. But I already checked out Triggs Memorial on Monday to watch two of the state’s best high school golfers in Max Jackson and Olivia Williams.
JHS girls lax falls to Lincoln
The Johnston girls lacrosse team is still searching for its first win after falling to host Lincoln 9-2 on Tuesday evening. Irais Franco got the Panthers on the board in the first half but the Lions offense was sharp as it took a 6-1 advantage by the halftime break. Although the Johnston defense hunkered down in the final two periods, the offense struggled to truly break through as Sam Marcotte added the team’s second goal in the final two minutes.
Historic Newport Bermuda Race Announces New Starting Location at Fort Adams State Park
In a historic development marking its 118th year, the Newport Bermuda Race unveils a new starting location just off the shoreline of Fort Adams State Park. This significant shift in venue promises an exciting opportunity for spectators to witness the launch of the 636-mile journey, renowned for its challenge and tradition. The event, free and open to the public, will kick off with the Starting Line Party on Friday, June 21st, from 12 to 4 p.m.
NCAA Basketball: Providence at Georgetown
Feb 6, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Georgetown Hoyas center Ryan Mutombo (21) defends the shot by Providence Friars guard Jared Bynum (4) during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Bikes Are Tools — People Are At The Center
The sun is on your face and the wind blows through your hair (under your helmet, of course) as you coast down one of Providence’s rolling hills. You feel alive; a strong sense of freedom rising in your chest. Biking is amazing!. As you near the bottom of the...
Kilduff puts charge into Exeter-West Greenwich baseball with curveball that stuns hitters
EXETER — Kole Kilduff’s curveball leaves anxious righties helpless. Batters know the breaking ball is looping back into the zone to nick the inside corner, but anticipating the pitch is a dangerous effort. It’s his go-to delivery when the sophomore is in a jam — which rarely happens — but the fastball is...
Lincoln's Vygoder receives Rhode Island College's Helen M. Murphy Award
PROVIDENCE – The honors continued to pile up for Lincoln native and Rhode Island College senior Anna Vygoder, who last Wednesday, April 24, received the Helen M. Murphy Award at RIC’s annual Cap and Gown Day that was held in Roberts Hall. This award, which honors an outstanding...
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