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Nellie Peecher, shown during a match last year, is a senior member of the BHS girls volleyball team.

BHS Sports: ‘Scrappy’ volleyball team opens season 2-2

This year’s Barrington High School girls volleyball team is boasting a number of returners from last year. Coach Ron Enos said this year’s team has eight returning players from last … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/21/22

Lily Swintak (left) looks on as teammate Hannah Carlotto takes the ball away from a Huskies forward.

BHS Girls Soccer: Eagles drop games to Huskies, Chargers

The Barrington High School girls soccer team has a new coach, and so far, he has been very pleased with his team’s commitment and intensity. Martyn Hollands arrived in Barrington this season … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/20/22

Barrington's Matt Zimmerman wraps up the Shea running back.

Missed opportunities cost Barrington football team

Barrington fell to 1-1 overall after a 15-14 loss to Shea on Thursday night, Sept. 15. The Eagles moved the ball throughout the game, but struggled to capitalize on some of their scoring … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/20/22

Freshman Thea Jackson blasts a shot by Barrington goalkeeper Helena DeFanti during their game at Mt. Hope on Friday. Jackson scored 4 goals for the Huskies.

Jackson nets four in win over Barrington

Freshman striker Thea Jackson scored four goals as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team thrashed Barrington 6-0 in a Division I home game on Friday evening. Senior midfielder Abby Razzino and sophomore … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/20/22

Huskies senior running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown during the loss to Pilgrim. Quarterback Riley Howland looks on.

Pacheco rushes for 117 yards, touchdown in Huskies loss

Senior running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown as the Mt. Hope football team fell to Pilgrim 24-9 in front of a healthy home crowd on Thursday night. The team is currently 1-1 … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/20/22

Portsmouth High’s Joseph Murphy heads a penalty kick away from the goal during a boys’ varsity soccer game against East Providence on Saturday. Jackson Fox and goalie Sean Wilkey look on. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Portsmouth, Townies play to a 1-1 draw in boys’ soccer

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team played East Providence to a 1-1 tie on the turf field at home on Saturday. Goals have been hard to come by so far this … more

9/19/22

Bill Black recently began his first full year as principal at EPHS.

‘Red’ befits Black at East Providence High School

EAST PROVIDENCE — Earlier this summer and just prior to the start of the 2022-23 term, members of the central office and East Providence High School administrations discussed the changes made … more

By Mike Rego | 9/19/22

Ryan Paiva pressures a Portsmouth opponent during East Providence's game against the host Patriots Saturday, Sept. 17.

EPHS boys’ soccer regroups in pursuit of another playoff bid

EAST PROVIDENCE — Two weeks into the 2022 campaign finds the East Providence High School boys’ soccer team on track to do what it usually does each fall, be well on its way to vying for a … more

By Mike Rego | 9/19/22

Barrington tennis standout earns spot in hall of fame

Barrington native and tennis standout Jamie Gresh will be inducted into the Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s High School Athletic Hall of Fame during a special ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. … more

9/19/22

Senior captain and striker Hunter Brodeur dribbles around a Warrior’s defender to face goalkeeper Caden Brasill alone. Brodeur scored two goals during the game.

Westport soccer kicks season off 3-0

The Westport soccer team crushed a young Diman team 5-0 on Monday, steam rolled Southeastern Regional Voc 4-2 at home on Wednesday and shut out Bristol-Plymouth 3-0 in their first league game on … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/17/22

Steven Clark takes a handoff from Max Whiting for the EPHS football team in its Division II opener against St. Raphael, September 15. Clark scored three times for the Townies in their 29-22 win.

East Providence edges St. Raphael in Division II football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — After several twists and turns throughout much of the game's 48 minutes, the East Providence High School football team opened up its 2022 Division II regular season schedule … more

By Mike Rego | 9/15/22

The 2022 state champion BHS girls lacrosse team.

Booster Day is Saturday in Barrington

Barrington High School student-athletes will be going door-to-door on Saturday, Sept. 17, as part of Barrington Booster Day. Students will be asking residents to support the Barrington Booster … more

9/15/22

EPHS girls' volleyball program begins anew in Division II

EAST PROVIDENCE — Much like their male counterparts did this past spring, the members and coaches of the East Providence High School girls’ volleyball team are hoping a change in scenery … more

By Mike Rego | 9/14/22

Iain DeBoth dribbles upfield on a scoring bid.

Barrington boys soccer takes the field with deep roster

The Barrington High School boys soccer team graduated 12 seniors from last year’s squad, but entered the current season with a very deep roster. “Our biggest strength is our … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/13/22

Senior forward Abby Parella shoots the ball by Bay View goalkeeper Kayley Thibodeau. Parella scored three goals for the Tigers.

Tigers crush Bay View 7-0 in home opener

Senior captain Sam Gacioch and senior Abby Parella each netted a hat trick as the Tiverton field hockey team crushed St. Mary Academy-Bay View 7-0 in the home opener on Thursday evening. The win … more

Story by Jen Campisi and Rich Dionne | 9/12/22

Senior midfielder Parker Camelo attempts to kick in a pass from a free kick late in the game. Jesse Wilson is at right. Wilson scored the Huskies lone goal to tie the game in the second half.

Soccer team loses heartbreaker to Classical 2-1 in home opener

The Mt. Hope soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Classical in front of a decent crowd despite a drizzly in the home opener on Wednesday night. The game looked to be headed for overtime, … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

Neal Tullson barrels through the North Kingstown defense to gain yardage for the Patriots in the season-opener Friday at home. The Patriots were defeated, 20-0.

Portsmouth downed by Skippers in season-opener, 20-0

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School football team couldn’t manage to put any points on the board as North Kingstown won the season-opener Friday night on the turf field, 20-0. The … more

9/12/22

Senior forward Molly Bazinet pushes the ball upfield during the team’s 3-0 loss to Bishop Stang on Thursday.

Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss

Headline Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss Field hockey team loses to Bishop Stang 3-0 Sophomore goalkeeper Hannah Abrams made seven saves as the Westport field … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

Barrington's AJ DiOrio stretches out and hauls in a pass from quarterback Alex McClelland on a key second down and 20 in the first half.

Eagles pass Broncos in home opener, 34-21

The Barrington High School football team passed a series of tough tests and captured a 34-21 victory over Burrillville in the season-opener on Friday night, Sept. 9. The biggest test of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/11/22

East Providence High School's Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Pilgrim tackler during the teams' non-league football game Friday night, Sept. 9, at Pierce Stadium. Abdullah scored three of the Townie touchdowns in their 47-0 win.

Gallery: Townies pummel Pats in non-league football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 9/10/22

East Providence High School girls' soccer senior co-captain Jordyn Brogan (left) works her way through a possession drill under the watchful eye of new Townies' head coach Melissa Ressendes during a recent practice session. EPHS begins its 2022 Division I regular season over the next few days with a pair of games against South Kingstown and Cranston West.

What’s old is new again for EPHS girls’ soccer in 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — What’s old is new again for the East Providence High School girls’ soccer team with the start of the 2022 season as the Townies will be guided by a new coach, … more

By Mike Rego | 9/8/22

Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission will host a meeting tonight, Sept. 8, to discuss the plan to improve the athletic fields at Haines Park (shown).

Haines Park athletic fields meeting is tonight in Barrington

The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment to discuss the Haines Park athletic fields plan . The … more

9/8/22

Hole around stadium light post ‘sinks’ first EPHS home football game of 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — A sink hole around the light post in the northwest corner of the East Providence High School athletics stadium formed initially due to heavy rains a couple of weeks ago and … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

East Providence High School senior captain Jaelyn Dasilva serves during a recent ladder match with teammate Lena Shanty. Dasilva and Shanty, for the second fall in a row actually, began the 2022 season this week as the Townies' Nos. 1 and 2 singles players, respectively.

Townies continue to make steady strides in girls’ tennis as 2022 begins

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ tennis team’s rebuild into relevance under the coaching duo of Cory Duquette and Slade Sharma continued last year as a … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

Luke Fluet looks upfield while running the ball for Barrington.

Barrington Pop Warner Eagles clipped by Warriors

The Barrington Pop Warner football teams dropped league games against the East Bay Warriors on Saturday, Sept. 3. The 10U Eagles scored when quarterback Vincent Baccari connected with Mack DiOrio, … more

9/6/22