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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...
Oakers get past Sentinels, 1-0
SMITHFIELD - The Coventry baseball team must have gotten wind of the softball team’s performance against Moses Brown on Tuesday. A day after the Oakers blanked the Quakers, 1-0 in Providence, the baseball team prevailed by the same final score in a mid-week showdown over Division I rival Smithfield.
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...
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...
13 La Salle Athletes Sign to Play College Sports
It was a big day for 13 La Salle Academy Athletes who signed to participate in collegiate athletics. Nathan Ainabe Sacred Heart University Exercise Science Track & Field. Paul Boghosian Wesleyan University Economics Lacrosse. Arianna DeThomas Rhode Island College Sports Management Tennis. Brighton Got Ursinus College Biology Lacrosse. Tyler Graham...
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.
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.
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.
Mike Daly Steps Down at Brown
(Photo Courtesy of Brown Athletics) After eight seasons at the helm, Mike Daly has stepped down as the head coach at Brown. The school announced the move on Tuesday afternoon. The news comes following a 2024 campaign where the Bears went 3-11 overall and 2-4 in Ivy League play. Brown missed the Ivy League tournament for a second consecutive season.
Photos: Track & Field divisionals approaching
Narragansett and Prout, alongside East Greenwich and West Warwick, competed in a boys and girls track and field quad meet at Narragansett High School on Monday. It was the last regular season league meet before the Southern division championships which will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Coventry High School.
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...
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.
Griswold baseball's Lake enjoying first season at helm
Tim Lake’s coaching career began with the Norwich Little League. His baseball journey continued with travel teams Connecticut Heat, Shoreline Hammerheads, and Connecticut Crush. Now, after two seasons as an assistant coach at Griswold High School, Lake is in his first year as the Wolverines head coach. And he’s “having a blast.” “The kids are...
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