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This photo of the RWU women’s rugby team was taken at the regional playoffs in Culpepper, VA, on Nov. 12.
A chance at another cup for RWU women's rugby
This weekend, the RWU women's rugby team will play for a chance to win the national D-II collegiate championship in Houston, Tex. more
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University of Massachusetts fly half Bella Pomeroy tosses the ball to a teammate during a game against the University of Vermont (UMV), which romped to a 66-0 victory on Saturday — the highest-scoring game in the bracket.
A 'Beast' of a tournament in Portsmouth (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Eighty collegiate rugby teams battled it out over the weekend at Glen Farm during the 37th annual Beast of the East. more
Teammates lineup to celebrate with pitcher Liliana Luis after she threw a perfect game. The Tiverton 12U all stars beat Barrington 2-0 at Town Farm Field on Thursday and move on to the finals on Tuesday night.
Luis pitches perfect game as Tiverton tops Barrington 2-0
The Tiverton softball 12U all-stars edged Barrington 2-0 in a District 2 game on Thursday night. Tiverton’s Liliana Luis pitched a perfect game, striking out 15 and allowing 0 hits and 0 walks. … more
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Scandura, Barrington batter East Providence in boys' hoops
EAST PROVIDENCE — Nick Scandura put on a one-man clinic while the rest of his Barrington High School mates were also on point as the visiting Eagles pulled away from East Providence in the … more
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Samantha Clarke (left) takes the baton from Kendra Daniel for the EPHS girls' indoor track and field squad during a 4x4 relay earlier in the winter.
Thirds are top results for EPHS indoor tracksters at class meets
Third-place results were the best earned by athletes from the East Providence High School girls' and boys' indoor track and field teams in their respective Large Class and Class A Championship Meets … more
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Lady Patriots best Skippers, 42-35 [Photo gallery]
The Portsmouth girls basketball team held on to beat North Kingstown, 42-35, at Portsmouth High School on Friday night. Senior captain Haley Alves led the way scoring 17 points for the Patriots. … more
Barrington Middle School cross country and track coach Larson Gunness (right) is shown leading a summer running program practice in 2019.
Middle school fall sports postponed
Larson Gunness is hoping to come up with a "Plan B." The coach of the Barrington Middle School track and cross country teams is scrambling to find some way to allow student-athletes an … more
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Members of the Barrington High School girls swim team celebrate with their trophy after winning the Division I State Championships, 48-46, against East Greenwich Sunday.
Barrington girls win seventh straight state title
It was a Hollywood movie finish. The Barrington High School girls swim team had trailed East Greenwich for the entire Division I State Championship meet on Sunday. In fact, Barrington was trailing … more
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Barrington High School senior Ellie McGee signs a letter of intent to attend URI for rowing during a brief ceremony at Barrington High School earlier this month. At right is fellow BHS senior Tess Gagliano, who signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at Duke University next year.
Eagles taking their games to D-I college programs
It took just a few seconds for Ellie McGee and Tess Gagliano to sign their names, but those signatures represented years of hard work and sacrifice. The two Barrington High School seniors signed … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu was standout twice over the weekend, helping the EPHS boys' high jump team to a win at the Injury Fund relays then leading the Townies to a victory over Johnston in boys' hoops.
East Providence High School squads start winter sports seasons
The East Providence High School boys indoor track and field team was among the Townie outfits to begin its 2023-24 slate over the weekend by participating in the annual Injury Fund meet as well as … more
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Alex Silva of the Portsmouth Middle School unified basketball team prepares to sink a jumper right before the final buzzer to give his team a 32-30 victory over Tiverton on Tuesday afternoon at home.
Portsmouth Middle School unified team wins in buzzer-beater
PORTSMOUTH — Alex Silva sent his teammates and fans home happy Tuesday afternoon. A member of the Portsmouth Middle School unified basketball team, Alex sank a jumper right before the … more
Lily Cregan, shown at the state outdoor track meet last year, won the weight throw event for the BHS girls indoor track team at a recent dual meet.
Barrington girls indoor track team tops Rebels and Falcons
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team narrowly defeated two teams in a regular season meet last week.   The Eagles knocked off Cranston West 55-50, and South Kingstown 55-54. … more
Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey squeezes through the South Kingstown defense to make a basket in Monday’s dramatic win at home.
Portsmouth girls win big game over South Kingstown, 50-46
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team continued its fine season with an impressive come-from-behind win over South Kingstown Monday night at home, … more
Luke Fluet looks upfield while running the ball for Barrington. Fluet was one of nearly two dozen Barrington Pop Warner athletes to be named an All American Little Scholar.
Barrington Pop Warner boasts nearly two dozen All-Americans
Barrington Pop Warner is celebrating a stellar season this past fall.  The Eagles had a football team qualify for the playoffs, sent multiple cheer teams to the national championships, and … more
Shivani Mehta, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino received awards for their performance on the field and in the classroom.
Mt. Hope soccer stars and team receive accolades 
Shivani Mehta, Abby Razzino and Thea Jackson and the Mt. Hope girls' soccer team received prestigious awards this spring for their play on the field in the fall and their academic efforts in … more
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Barrington’s Kate Shields, shown playing for Bay View girls lacrosse, serves as an ambassador for Morgan’s Message — a nonprofit organization that aims to create awareness regarding the need for open communication about mental health amongst student athletes.
Lacrosse standout is ambassador for Morgan’s Message
Barrington’s Kate Shields recently finished her junior year at Bay View Academy in East Providence. The All-State girls lacrosse goalie has verbally committed to play lacrosse at the University … more
EPHS captain Eva Laroche (left) and a Ponaganset opponent chase down a free ball during the teams' Division II girls' soccer contest September 14 in city.
EPHS embarks on girls' soccer season with renewed energy
EAST PROVIDENCE — After a fall to forget a year ago, there's some good news and some good signs for the East Providence High School girls' soccer club as the Townies ready to embark on the … more
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The Patriots’ Mollyana McGuire jumps in front of a Lincoln defender to settle a pass during Portsmouth’s Division II semifinal win over Lincoln Wednesday night, Nov. 8.
Portsmouth girls to play for D-2 state title on Saturday
PORTSMOUTH — This is the way it should be — the No. 1 and 2 seeds playing for all the marbles in the state championship game. The Patriots girls’ varsity soccer team (No. … more
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
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Hunter Brodeur elevates for a jumper in the fourth quarter. The quick as lightning guard scored 17 points including the go-ahead basket.
Westport sinks Ayer Shirley 63-57, gains Sweet 16 
The 14-7 Wildcats advance to the Sweet 16 for the second-straight year after dismantling Ayer Shirley 63-57 in the round of 32 at the high school on Thursday night. Westport scored 19 fourth quarter … more
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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
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Jaydon Amaral hits an overhead at net while his partner on the EPHS boys' No. 2 doubles team Nathan Thurber looks on during their match against PCD Monday, May 8.
Townies nip next-door neighbor Knights in boys' tennis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual boys' tennis showdown between next-door neighbors East Providence High School and the Providence Country Day School was won this spring by the visiting Townies … more
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Nathan Carter led the EPHS golf team to a sweep of Portsmouth and Bay View May 17 at Green Valley Country Club.
East Providence edges Portsmouth, beats Bay View in golf
PORTSMOUTH — The East Providence High School golf team last week completed its most successful season record-wise in two decades when the Townies traveled to Portsmouth Wednesday, May 17, … more
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Members of the 2024 EPHS competitive cheer team include (left to right) Kassidy Martins, Evalyn Pacheco, Averielle Alston-Page, Artemis Pacheco, Jordan Marlow, Keegan Anderson, Kelci Richards-Cabral, Armani Miller, Madison Slavick, Rozaria DosSantos and Aguida DeSousa perform at a meet hosted by Mt. Hope in Bristol Saturday, Feb. 24.
EPHS competition cheer squad starts season off strong
BRISTOL — The East Providence High School winter competition cheer team began its 2024 season last weekend by participating in an event hosted by Mt. Hope in Bristol where the Townies produced … more
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The Patriots’ Elly Skeels tracks a Burrillville opponent along the sideline during Saturday's game at Portsmouth High School.
Portsmouth beats Burrillville, sit atop D-2 girls’ lacrosse
PORTSMOUTH — In a battle of two undefeated Division II teams, the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ lacrosse made easy work of Burrillville on Saturday, winning 13-2 in impressive … more
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