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Members of the Barrington High School 2001 basketball team pose for a photo. The team was inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame recently. The team was undefeated within its division, posted a 26-1 overall record and won the school’s first Class B State Championship in basketball since 1982.

Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club honored the the eighth class of inductees into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame at an awards dinner held recently at the Rhode … more

4/21/22

The Barrington High School baseball team, shown in a game against East Providence, defeated LaSalle on Monday afternoon.

Barrington knocks off LaSalle in baseball, 6-3

The Barrington High School baseball team, fueled by timely hitting and solid defense, defeated LaSalle 6-3 on Monday afternoon, April 18. Senior Andrew LaPointe crushed a two-out triple to the … more

4/20/22

Barrington’s Andy Fletcher delivers a pitch during Wednesday’s game. Fletcher threw six no-hit innings against East Providence on Wednesday.

Barrington pitchers no-hit Townies in D-I baseball showdown

Andy Fletcher and Matt Davis combined to throw a no-hitter as the Barrington High School baseball team defeated East Providence, 5-2, on Wednesday, April 13. Fletcher struggled with his control … more

4/14/22

Barrington High School graduate Maddie Cox carries the puck up the ice for Salve Regina this winter.

BHS graduate is a stand-out at Salve

Ever since she was a freshman, Barrington’s Maddie Cox has skated as one of Salve Regina University’s front-line defenders. “In terms of how Maddie positions herself … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 4/8/22

Barrington High School's Nate Greenberg (right) crosses the finish line just ahead of Portsmouth's Colby Fahrney (left) in the 100-meter race.

Eagles overpower Patriots and Huskies in track meet

The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team kicked off the dual meet season with wins over Portsmouth (82-71) and Mt. Hope (141.66-8.33) on Tuesday, April 5. Nate Greenberg led the … more

4/6/22

Barrington High School’s Asher Robbins, shown competing at the state indoor track championship, earned All-American status after finishing third at Nike Nationals and fourth at New Balance Nationals.

Barrington High School throwers compete at nationals

Barrington High School senior Asher Robbins racked up a number of accolades during the indoor track season. The standout weight thrower won the Rhode Island state championship with a top … more

4/6/22

Portsmouth’s Nikolai Loyola keeps a steady eye on the bar after clearing it during the high jump competition, which he won with a best effort of 5 feet, 6 inches, during a dual track meet at Barrington High School on April 5.

Portsmouth finishes second in dual track meet

BARRINGTON — Notching 10 first-place finishes, The Portsmouth High boys’ outdoor track team finished second to Barrington in a dual meet Tuesday afternoon, April 5. The Eagles edged … more

4/6/22

Barrington's Marie Choi-Schattle clears the bar in the pole vault event on Tuesday. Choi-Schattle finished first in the event.

Barrington girls dominate season-opening track meet

The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team opened the dual-meet season with wins over Portsmouth and Mt. Hope on Tuesday, April 5. The Eagles, who won 12 of the 18 events overall, … more

4/6/22

Barrington native Bobby Colantonio, a junior at the University of Alabama, raises his hands in the air after winning the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor Track National Championship meet.

‘NCAA champion for life’

It is the picture of perseverance. Bobby Colantonio. His arms outstretched above his head. His hands covered in blood and wrapped in athletic tape. His mouth creased into a smile. And … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/30/22

Town officials locked up the Barrington Middle School basketball courts earlier this month because of trash.

Barrington commission aiming for cleaner courts, offers solution

Town officials are moving closer to finding a solution to the trash problem at the middle school basketball courts. “We’re looking at multiple options,” said Barrington Town … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/28/22

The race crew are (from left to right) Olivia Vincent, Sarah Wilme, Gigi Fischer, Sophia Comiskey, Elizabeth Gardner, Milla Clark, and Phoebe Lee. Not pictured: Callie Dawson.

Making history, from Newport to Bermuda

The eight girls making up the yet-to-be-named crew that is set to become the youngest, all-female team to compete in the Newport to Bermuda race hatched their plan at the Bristol House of Pizza. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/12/22

Members of the Barrington High School boys swim team hold their state championship trophy during a dunk in the Brown University pool on Saturday. It was just the second time in more than 30 years that a public school team defeated Hendricken in the state championship meet.

Two state championships, two state records, and three sets of dry clothes

Sandy Gorham brought three sets of dry clothes to the pool on Saturday. The head coach of the Barrington High School boys and girls swim teams knew there was a chance his teams could win state … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/9/22

Goalie, Sara Turillo blocks a LaSalle shot.

Eagles fall to Rams in girls hockey semifinals

The East Bay Co-op girls ice hockey team lost its semifinals series against LaSalle, 2-0, last weekend. Eagles head coach Mike Cox said his team played great hockey in the series opener on … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/5/22

Liv Morrissette splits a pair of Westerly opponents while driving the ball toward the hoop.

Eagles win by 21, advance to state tournament ‘Elite 8’

The Barrington High School girls basketball team outscored Westerly 52-31 in state basketball tournament opener on Wednesday night, March 2. The victory propels Barrington into the “Elite … more

3/3/22

State champs! Barrington impresses at gymnastics championship

The Barrington High School gymnastics team won the Division II state championship on Sunday. Barrington standout Shaye Robinson scored a 36.95 in the all-around and paced the Eagles to a 138.25 … more

2/21/22

The Eagles placed first in the Regional Championship meet, with a total score of 133.775.

Barrington High School gymnasts are regional champs

The Barrington High School gymnastics team won the RI Regional Championship on Sunday. It was a total team effort for the Eagles — 10 girls scored points during the competition. Barrington … more

2/14/22

Barrington’s Mike Lombardi looks over the ice at Quinnipiac College. Lombardi has helped the team to a 16-1-3 record this season.

Barrington native excels in college hockey

Granted, Barrington has produced numerous high-quality student-athletes. But how many have gone on to play Division I hockey let alone for a nationally-ranked team? Enter Mike Lombardi, a senior … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 1/20/22

The Barrington High School field hockey team plays its home games on the field that runs along the edge of County Road. A new fields report is proposing eight acres of the BHS athletic fields be covered in artificial turf.

Report includes plan for 8 acres of turf at Barrington High School

A new report focused on athletic fields in Barrington includes wide-ranging recommendations, such as covering a large portion of the high school’s playing fields in artificial turf (but not … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/17/21

Seven BHS student-athletes sign letters of intent

Barrington High School held a special event last week, as seven student-athletes signed their collegiate letters of intent. The student-athletes are Mady Calhoun (Brown University, basketball), … more

11/16/21

Nate Schneider (left) and Olin Guck guide their boat through the water during a training session last week in the Warren River. The BHS sailing team qualified for a top regional meet, but is unable to attend because of a district rule banning overnight trips.

School rule sinks Barrington sailing team’s plans

In late September, the Barrington High School sailing team qualified to compete in the Atlantic Coast Championships, an elite regatta featuring some of the best teams in the country. But the … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/27/21

Longtime weight throwing coach Bob Gourley passed away late Wednesday night, Oct. 13.

Barrington High School loses a legend

Barrington High School lost a legend this week. Late Wednesday night, Oct. 13, the Eagles’ longtime weight throwing coach Bob Gourley passed away. Coach Gourley had been struggling with … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/15/21

Barrington High School quarterback James Anderson flips the ball to a back during a drill on the first day of preseason football practice on Monday morning, Aug. 23.

Preseason practice kicks off at Barrington High School

Barrington High School sports teams opened the fall season on Monday morning, Aug. 23. Members of the football, field hockey, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis, … more

8/25/21

Kate Robertson, Ava Kovolyan, and Tess Gagliano (from left to right) race a Wheeler opponent to a loose ball.

Barrington wins, will play in state championship game on Sunday

The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team punched its ticket to the Division I State Finals by defeating Lincoln School 14-9 in the semifinals on Thursday, June 17. The Eagles will play … more

6/18/21

Barrington's Ned Shapiro blasts a single, scoring a run for the Eagles in the playoff game against Scituate on Tuesday.

Eagles shut out Scituate and Prout, advance to semis

The Barrington High School baseball team has outscored its playoff opponents 22-0 in the first two rounds of the Division II tournament. But starting on Friday, the Eagles will face a new … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/18/21

Anders Weiss, who graduated from Barrington High School in 2011, was recently named to the U.S. Olympic Men’s Four boat.

Barrington native headed back to the Olympics

Barrington native Anders Weiss has earned a second trip to the Olympics. Mr. Weiss, who graduated from Barrington High School in 2011, was recently named to the U.S. Olympic Men’s Four … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/7/21