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Barrington's Miles Dolan makes the safe call as his teammate Cole Kepner slides into home during a five-run fifth inning. The Eagles beat Cumberland, 8-1.

Eagles out-slug Clippers in Division I baseball showdown

Miles Fontaine went 3-for-3 with a home run and a double, scored twice and drove in three runs to pace the Barrington High School baseball team to an 8-1 win against Cumberland on Wednesday, April … more

4/17/25

Trace Dubois drove in two runs and was the winning pitcher in relief as the Mt. Hope High School baseball club collected its first Division I win of 2025, 9-5 over host Pilgrim Wednesday, April 16.

Mt. Hope baseball club collects first Division I win of the spring

The Mt. Hope High School baseball team went countertrend in the early going of its 2025 Division I regular season en route to picking up its first league of the spring, 9-5, over host Pilgrim in … more

By Mike Rego | 4/17/25

Barrington's Indie Lamb, shown competing at a meet last year, partnered with Evelyn Lefort, Gracie Gaines and Ginevra Girardello win the 4x800-meter relay at the recent Class B Injury Fund Relay.

Barrington High School girls track team wins Injury Fund relays

The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team is off to a strong start this spring. The Eagles raced to a team victory in the Class B Injury Fund Relays last week, and followed that … more

4/16/25

Barrington’s Bobby Wind, shown competing at a meet last year, teamed up with Charly Potter, Charlie Britto and Patrick Trainor to win the 4x100-meter relay at the recent Class B Injury Fund Relay meet.

Boys track team dominates at Injury Fund meet

The Barrington High School boys outdoor track won the Class B Injury Fund Relays on Wednesday, April 9. The Eagles scored 90 points, finishing ahead of second-place Portsmouth (55 points) … more

4/16/25

Townies pitcher tosses first no-hitter for team since 2015

Tyler DiCecco, a senior pitcher for the East Providence varsity baseball team, tossed a no-hitter, complete game on Friday, April 11. more

4/16/25

Lonnie Morris (holding the trophy) celebrates the NCAA Division III National Championship with members of his Johnson and Wales University wrestling team.

Barrington man leads college team to national title

Lonnie Morris jokes that he is a football coach who happens to coach a college wrestling team — his focus is all about program-first. “Team. Family. We,” Morris said, … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/16/25

Gianfranco Semeraro-Bellanca and his Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball mates continued their winning ways with a shutout victory over St. Raphael on April 14.

Huskies nab another boys' volleyball victory

Coming off its best win to date in the still young 2025 season, a 3-2 victory on the road over Division II Juanita Sanchez, the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team opened the new week with a … more

By Mike Rego | 4/16/25

Goalie Weslee Mello makes a save during a recent preseason practice session prior to the inaugural season of Warren Youth Street Hockey at Jamiel Park.

'Ball' drops on inaugural season of Warren Youth Street Hockey

Puck drop, or more appropriately ball drop, for the inaugural season of Warren Youth Street Hockey was set to take place this week at the Jamiel Park outdoor rink. The actual official opening day, … more

By Mike Rego | 4/16/25

Tiverton tennis wins two straight

The Tiverton tennis team beat Ponaganset/St. Ray's co-op 6-1 during a Division 2 home match on Monday. The Tigers also beat Westport 3-2 on Friday afternoon. The victories improve the team's … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/15/25

Connor James celebrates with a coach after hitting a run-scoring single during the Wildcats 10-2 win over Shore Shore on Wednesday afternoon.

Westport baseball team beats South Shore Vo-Tech, twice

Westport broke out for 10 hits as they clobbered South Shore Vo-Tech 10-2 during a home game on Wednesday. The Wildcats also beat the Vikings 5-3 in an away game on Thursday to improve their record … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/15/25

Ben Parylak, shown playing in a game last year for the Eagles, scored seven goals in Barrington's 21-11 win over Hendricken.

Barrington High School boys lacrosse opens with 21-11 win

The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team opened the season with wins over Hendricken, North Kingstown and Fitch High School (Groton, Conn.). On Thursday, April 3, the Eagles defeated … more

4/15/25

Number one singles player Luke Sapolsky, shown hitting a shot during the state championship match last year, is one of the team captains this spring.

Can Barrington High School boys tennis defend its state title?

A 4-0 start to the season has earned the Barrington High School boys tennis team a pretty good mark from their coach, Story Salit. When asked to grade his team’s performance so far, … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/14/25

Aidan Pereira and the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team picked up another early season win to close last week, 12-5 over Coventry.

Wins keep coming for some Mt. Hope High spring sports squads

The end of last week featured another set of impressive wins by respective Mt. Hope High School sports squads. Boys' volleyball In Providence, the Mt. Hope boys' volleyball team secured a 3-2 … more

By Mike Rego | 4/14/25

Parker Andrews blasts the ball out a fairway bunker during a practice round.

Townies ready to tee off for 2025/26 season

With two returning captains and an experienced bunch, they hope to make waves this year. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/25

The Eagles’ Cora Floriani races to first after a successful bunt at the plate.

Barrington improves to 3-1 after shutting out Portsmouth, 12-0

The Barrington High School softball team defeated Portsmouth 12-0 on Wednesday, April 9, and improved its record to 3-1. It was the third time the Eagles mercy-ruled an opponent. Kendall … more

4/11/25

East Bay sports league launches adaptive lacrosse program

East Bay Lacrosse, with support from USA Lacrosse, recently announced the launch of its new Adaptive Lacrosse program—an inclusive initiative designed to introduce the sport of lacrosse to … more

4/10/25

Tyius Tate celebrates with Mitchell Snead after he scored.

Townies unified in support through sport

The East Providence High School unified basketball team put on a great showing during their recent game against Tolman. more

4/10/25

Nathanial Fisher puts down a kill for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team in a match earlier this spring.

Mt. Hope boys' volleyball, lacrosse start springs strong

The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball and lacrosse teams are off to superb starts to the respective 2025 seasons, both with just one loss two weeks into their spring slates. Boys' volleyball … more

By Mike Rego | 4/10/25

Frank Fogarty tosses the opening tip at the staff vs. student basketball game to celebrate the end of the season. Fogarty started the basketball team at Sacred Heart three years ago.

Students, staff battle on the court at Sacred Heart

A happy afternoon of spirited competition on the basketball court might have been the last of its kind at Sacred Heart School. more

4/10/25

Mt. Hope's Anthony Lombardi picked up the 100th win of his high school career while competing at the national championships recently in Virginia.

Mt. Hope's Lombardi earns 100th high school win at wrestling nationals

Mt. Hope High School wrestlers recently traveled to compete in the National High School Coaches Association championships held March 28-30 in Virginia Beach, Va. where sophomore Anthony Lombardi … more

By Mike Rego | 4/9/25

Second baseman Alyssa Conaty (left) and first baseman Ruby Ciummo (center) celebrate an out with pitcher Kendall Fisher during a recent game against Davies.

Barrington softball defeats Cranston East, loses to Toll Gate

Ruby Ciummo crushed two home runs and Maya Etheridge blasted a homer as well, as the Barrington High School softball team powered to a 16-1 victory over Cranston East on Friday, April 4. Ciummo … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/9/25

Barrington's Joe Adams, shown competing in the shot put during last year's state track championship, and the rest of the Eagles will try to defend their state title this spring.

Barrington High School track team aims to defend state title

The Barrington High School boys track and field team looks to be very competitive in the state again this outdoor season. The Eagles are coming off of winning indoor and outdoor State … more

4/9/25

Barrington High School's Christopher Promades (right, shown during an early season scrimmage, had three hits in the Eagles' 5-2 win over Coventry on Friday, April 4.

Barrington High School baseball team defeats Coventry and Mt. Hope

The Barrington High School baseball team opened the season with wins over Coventry and Mt. Hope. The Eagles, now competing in Division I, relied on stellar pitching and timely hitting … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/8/25

Townies head coach Bobby Rodericks (middle) and players cut the ribbon during a brief ceremony to open the seats before their opening day game. To the right is City Council President Bob Rodericks (Bobby’s father), who made the donation of the seats from McCoy Stadium possible.

McCoy seats officially unveiled at East Providence High School

Townies fans will be able to enjoy a game from a row of historic seats for years to come. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/8/25

DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and … more

4/8/25