Sports | EastBayRI.com - News, Opinion, Things to Do in the East Bay

Council talks ARPA appropriations in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — Not yet discussed in any detail by the current City Council seated in January of 2023, the body and representatives from the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva briefly … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/23

Skippers slam Townies in early-season boys' tennis showdown

EAST PROVIDENCE — The much anticipated early season showdown of the top two teams in Division II boys' tennis, East Providence and North Kingstown, didn't live up to its billing unfortunately … more

By Mike Rego | 4/20/23

Senior Kit Ruddock, the reigning boys' indoor state 300 meter champ, captains the EPHS boys' outdoor track and field team this season.

Townies tracksters take aim at improved state meet results

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School outdoor track and field teams began their respective 2023 Eastern Division regular seasons by hosting the inaugural competitive meet at new … more

By Mike Rego | 4/18/23

Senior Chris Riel, teeing off the first hole at the Townies' Agawam Hunt home during a recent practice, is the 2023 EPHS golf team captain.

EPHS eyes spot in revamped golf state championship tournament

EAST PROVIDENCE — "Competitive" or some variation of it is the key word surrounding the East Providence High School golf team as the Townies begin their 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League … more

By Mike Rego | 4/17/23

Senior third baseman and No. 2 hitter Jack McKnight shares the 2023 EPHS baseball captaincy with classmate and catcher Manuel Santos, though the latter will miss the first half of the season with an injury.

EPHS baseball is back in D-II, place of some notable successes

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team has been realigned down to Division II in time for the 2023, a place where the Townies enjoyed some of the most successful … more

By Mike Rego | 4/14/23

Gallery: EPHS golf practice pics

The East Providence High School golf team continued to get ready for its upcoming Interscholastic League Eastern Division regular season schedule over the past few weeks, including a … more

By Mike Rego | 4/13/23

Ryleigh Grant scores the last of her six goals, leading the EPHS girls' lacrosse team to a 16-12 victory over visiting Rocky Hill Wednesday, April 12.

Reigning champ Townies stay unbeaten early in Division III girls' lacrosse

EAST PROVIDENCE — The final score was a tad generous to the visitors, but for the host East Providence High School girls' lacrosse team it was just another solid early season performance by the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/13/23

East Providence High School coach Tom Galligan, who has guided the Townies for 31 years, has been chosen for induction into the Rhode Island Wrestling Hall of Fame, Class of 2023.

East Providence's Galligan finally gets his call to the Hall

EAST PROVIDENCE — Friends, peers and associates will say it's much overdue, but East Providence High School's Tom Galligan will finally be inducted into the Rhode Island Wrestling Hall of Fame … more

By Mike Rego | 4/13/23

East Providence High School's DJ Lepine fires a serve for the Townies against Mount St. Charles during a non-league boys' volleyball outing two weeks ago. Lepine, a junior setter and opposite side hitter, is the lone returning starter for EPHS this spring.

Townies retool in boys' volleyball, eye playoff return

EAST PROVIDENCE — As the 2023 regular season began two weeks ago, the East Providence High School boys' volleyball team took to the court with a near entirely new starting lineup and cast of … more

By Mike Rego | 4/13/23

A view of the hole/light base behind the stands at the EPHS athletics stadium as of Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

District, contractors coalesce on approach to new EPHS drain pipe fix

EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven months since the episode occurred, after five months of often times intense negotiations and with the possibility of litigation lurching over the process, all parties … more

By Mike Rego | 4/13/23

Bay View athletic director Jennifer Wasson

Bay View's Wasson receives recognition from national sports administrators

Jennifer Wasson athletic administrator at Saint Mary Academy in Riverside, Rhode Island, received the 2023 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) State Award of Merit. … more

4/11/23

EPHS head coach Bobby Rodericks joins with his infielders on the mound as he takes starting pitcher Tim Robitaille out of the Townies' game against Chariho Friday, April 7.

Townies tumble in first ever varsity baseball game on new EPHS diamond

EAST PROVIDENCE — Chariho and, more specifically, starting pitcher Adam Carpenter spoiled the first official game for the East Providence High School baseball team back on campus at its new … more

By Mike Rego | 4/10/23

East Providence High School's Kenaz Ochogwu clears six feet in the boys' high jump en route to winning the event during the first-ever outdoor track and field meet held inside the new Townie Stadium on campus Monday afternoon, April 3.

Townies sweep first ever track meets at new stadium

EAST PROVIDENCE — On the same afternoon as their counterparts in softball were doing the same, the East Providence High School girls' and boys' outdoor track team conducted the first … more

By Mike Rego | 4/6/23

EPHS senior starting pitcher Keira Quadros is back to help lead the Townies in their pursuit of another Division I playoff berth this spring.

EPHS softball seeks to have fun while taking aim at another playoff berth

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball team returned to the diamond over the last week for the start of its 2023 Division I regular season schedule, in the process … more

By Mike Rego | 4/5/23

EPHS softball teammates gather round the plate to celebrate after Ava Mendence (center, jumping) hit the first ever home run during the Townies' first ever game at the new field on campus Monday afternoon, April 3.

East Providence christens new high school softball field with a win

EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day of "firsts" for the East Providence High School softball team as the Townies played their inaugural game on the reconstituted Traverse Park on campus Monday … more

By Mike Rego | 4/3/23

East Providence High School's DJ Lepine sets for a teammate during the Townies' non-league 2023 season opener against visiting Mount St. Charles, Friday night, March 31.

Four East Providence teams open spring sports seasons with wins

EAST PROVIDENCE — Four East Providence High School spring sports teams began up their 2023 seasons over the last week, including three who earned league victories in their initial outings of … more

4/3/23

Reigning champ Townies vie in reconfigured girls' lacrosse group

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' lacrosse team begins the 2023 season this week as the reigning champion of its league, though the composition of which being … more

By Mike Rego | 3/28/23

East Providence boys' tennis team eyes same results in different league

EAST PROVIDENCE — A year ago this month, the East Providence High School boys’ tennis team was coming off a two-win campaign and not expected to do very much during the upcoming Division … more

By Mike Rego | 3/27/23

Members of the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence’s “Tidal Waves” youth swim squad heading to nationals next week include (front row, left to right) Ambri Fonseca, Helen Messitt, Laina Fonseca and Isabel McKinney; (back row) Kaylee Collins, Weston David, Luke DeMoura, Lucas Zonfrillo and Nick Capobianco.

Waves youth team swims to best season in ages, readies for nationals

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence’s “Tidal Waves” youth swim team recently completed its best regular season in at least the last decade and … more

By Mike Rego | 3/21/23

Mackenzie Pacheco (mid-left) and Madison Slavick (mid-right) lead the Townies onto the competition floor.

Townies take second at state cheer championships, compete at regionals

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Competition Cheer team reached the crux of its 2022-23 schedule over the last few weeks, competing in a pair of top level championship … more

By Mike Rego | 3/20/23

Council explores adding fine for misuse of rec permits in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council and the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva are in the process of beefing up the regulations related to use of East Providence athletic and recreational … more

By Mike Rego | 3/15/23

The 2022-23 Bay View girls' basketball Open State Championship team.

Upstart Bengals beat Skippers in OT for girls' hoops state title

Eighth-seeded St. Mary Academy-Bay View completed its unexpected run to the 2023 girls’ Open State Basketball Tournament championship Sunday afternoon, March 12, with a dramatic 42-40 overtime … more

3/15/23

EPHS assistant coach Patrick Marchand consoles Kenaz Ochgwu at the end of the Townies' state semifinal loss to Hendricken Saturday, March 11.

East Providence falls to eventual champ Hawks in state hoops final four

KINGSTON — Eventual champion and second-seeded Bishop Hendricken defeated 11th-seeded East Providence High School 62-55 in the semifinals of the 2023 Rhode Island Open State Championship … more

By Mike Rego | 3/13/23

East Providence High School's Max Collins defends against a Smithfield opponent during the Townies' state semifinal victory Sunday, March 5.

East Providence readies for Final Four showdown with Hendricken

EAST PROVIDENCE — Two wins over the last seven days, including an impressive road victory against Classical and another against a hard-scrabble Smithfield side that beat the locals in the … more

By Mike Rego | 3/10/23

RIFC names Smith as franchise’s first head coach, general manager

PAWTUCKET — Khano Smith has been named the first head coach and general manager for Rhode Island Football Club, the expansion franchise announced in a release Wednesday, March 8. Smith is a … more

3/8/23