EP Monthly Sports Roundup...

EPHS Gets New Boys Volleyball Head Coach - Dan Cabral:

Dan Cabral, a former Townie volleyball player and current physical education and health teacher at Hennessey Elementary school has been named the new Townie head coach.  "I am excited to have the opportunity to coach this team and program with such tradition.  I feel as though I have stepped into some very big shoes," said Cabral.  Cabral is replacing long time coach Keith Martinous.  "I am excited to be afforded such a great opportunity and I just hope that I can continue to lead this program the way the previous two have," Cabral told the Reporter.  Before Martinous, Hall of Fame coach Lou Carvalho ran the program.  "I have learned so much from Keith and Lou over the years, I am grateful to be coaching this team. The team right now is mostly Sophomores with a Junior and 3 seniors. For us these sophomores are all playing big roles for this team.  As of right now we are 2-4 (wins vs Barr. and Tolman Losses vs Hend, SK Cov and LSA).  We are trying to find a lineup that will help us be more successful on the court," said the determined first year coach.  "We need to continue to improve on our communication,  serving and our errors.  I hope to see us play with enthusiasm, excitement and improve on the areas we need too," said Cabral

Cabral represents only the third coach in the program's history at EPHS.  Cabral, as did Martinous, played volleyball under coach Carvalho at EP.  Volleyball is in the family as Cabral's sister, Amanda, is an assistant coach for the BayView volleyball team.  With girls and boys volleyball teams playing in opposite seasons, Amanda offers some help to her brother Dan at EP, when available.

Cabral played for EPHS from 2000-2002, including the 2001 Division State Championship team.  Cabral, 31, was the boys' assistant coach for six years under Keith Martinous.  "Dan's the perfect guy to take the reins of the program.  As a former player and assistant coach, he has exemplified what Townie Pride is all about," added Neil Nachbar, President of the RI Girls' Volleyball Coaches' Association.

East Providence to get a new Athletic Director:

The East Providence School Committee approved Superintendent Kathryn Crowley's decision to make a change in the school's athletic administration.  By mutual agreement Superintendent Crowley and former AD Bob Duarte have agreed that Duarte will step down as AD and return to the classroom as a teacher.  Crowley had named EPHS Assistant Principal Roxie DeBlois to take over the role of Interim AD while the district posts the position within the school union rank and file.  Bob Duarte served as AD for almost 3 years before agreeing to return to the classroom.

Team Updates and Scores:

• EPHS Softball is 6-1 with wins against Lincoln, Coventry, Cranston East, Toll Gate, Chariho and Cranston West.  The Townie lost to LaSalle in a close 10-9 game.
• The EPHS Baseball team is 2-3 with losses to Cumberland, Moses Brown and North Kingstown.  EP has wins against East Greenwich and Toll Gate.
• Bay View Softball is 2-3 with wins against Toll Gate and Mt. St. Charles.  The Bengals lost to Tolman, LaSalle and Lincoln.
• EPHS Outdoor boys track is undefeated with wins over Middletown and St. Rays.  The team early on is 2-0 in a 1st place tie with Mt. Hope and Barrington.
• EPHS Outdoor girls track is also undefeated with wins over Middletown and St. Rays.
• Bay View Outdoor girls track is also undefeated with wins over Shea, Mt. Hope and Tolman.
• EPHS girls lacrosse has wins over Classical and Warwick Vets with losses to Johnston and Chariho.
• EPHS boys lacrosse is struggling with losses to Burrillville, North Providence, Smithfield and PCD.
• Bay View lacrosse has wins over East Greenwich and Portsmouth with losses to NK, Barrington, Cumberland and LaSalle.
• EPHS boys tennis is 3-1 with wins over Shea, NP and Burrillville.
• EPHS Volleyball is 2-4 with new coach Dan Cabral with wins over Barrington and Tolman and losses to Coventry, LaSalle, NK and Hendricken.
• EPHS Unified Basketball is 4-1 in first place with wins over Mt. Hope, Barrington, Ponagansett and Tiverton.  A lone loss was to Portsmouth.
• Martin Middle School Baseball is at 0-3 with losses to Portsmouth, Kickemuit and Gaudet.
• Riverside Middle School Baseball is 1-1 with a loss  to Gaudet and win over St. Philomena.
• RMS Softball is 2-1 with wins over BayView and Gaudet and a loss to Portsmouth.
• MMS Softball is 0-3 with losses to Thompson, Gaudet and Portsmouth.
• BayView is 0-1 with a loss to Riverside Middle.

EPHS Boys Basketball All-Staters:

EPHS students Jarron Santos, Zack Veiga, Marcus McCarthy and Adam Duarte are selected to the RI All-State boys basketball team division and coaches selections.

Mohawks Award:

The East Providence Mohawks Basketball team (grades 5, 6, & 8) was presented with an award by Councilwoman Tracy Capobianco for winning the divisional basketball championships at last month's City Council meeting.

Charity Golf Tournament:

The East Providence Athletic Club (EPAC) will hold its 20th annual John J. Chalmers Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 11, at Firefly Golf Course in Seekonk, MA.  The event, which has raised close to $75,000, benefits Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence Journal Summertime Fund, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Kyle Page Fund.

Tee time is 8 a.m. The fee of $65 per player includes a steak dinner at the EPAC which is located at 118 Mauran Ave.  Donations of raffle prizes and gift certificates from area businesses are welcome. Tournament committee members are Chuck Andrews of Seekonk, Donna Kusiak of Riverside, Wayne Larned of Warwick, and Tricia Chalmers of Bristol. For information about golfing, donating or buying raffle tickets, call the club at 434-9584.

Scores and updates are as of the end of April, 2016.  For follow-up information please check ReporterToday.com.  Suggestions and requests can be sent to bobrodericks@gmail.com.