SPORTS ROUNDUP

All EPHS Fall Sports Teams in State Playoffs

It has been a banner fall season for East Providence High School athletic teams.  Every single team has qualified for the Rhode Island Interscholastic League playoffs.  “It has been an impressive season for our high school boys and girls teams,” said a smiling superintendent of schools, Dr. Sandra Forand. Forand, herself a high school and collegiate athlete, was attending the EP-Moses Brown football game on October 25^th at EPHS.  Forand was attending the game in a foot cast, one day removed from foot surgery after running to stay in shape.  “She can’t stay home when the Townies are in action,” said her husband who was nearby.

A frequent visitor to most Townie athletic games is Mayor Bob DaSilva.  “Congratulations to both women’s and men’s East Providence High School squads for an excellent season. With so many teams heading into the playoffs, we wish you all the best and great success, said DaSilva after attending a recent girls soccer game.  The REPORTER will provide regular updates to the state playoffs at ReporterToday.com.

EPHS Girls Volleyball

Riding high in Division 1 girls volleyball are the Townies at 15-2 going into state playoff action.  East Providence lost out early state championship play last year and is determined to get back in contention this season.  East Providence is ranked second just behind 16-1 North Kingstown which EP defeated this year.  NK came back to answer the earlier Townies win by beating EP in a re-match at NK. 

Coach Alex Butler’s team has wins over Classical, Cumberland, South Kingstown, Chariho, East Greenwich,  Cranston East, Cranston West, La Salle Academy, Coventry, North Kingstown, Prout, South Kingstown, Coventry, Chariho and Portsmouth.  The other loss was in an upset to Barrington.

EPHS Football

East Providence High School football continues to march on to the playoffs after October 24^th 32-0 drubbing of Moses Brown at EPHS.  The 5-2 Townies are ranked at #3 in 11 team D2 just under Westerly and South Kingstown.  Brady Platt took the opening kickoff and ran it back 74 yards for a touchdown before the Townie marching band and most fans were seated after playing the National Anthem.  While East Providence went on to score 32 unanswered points, the defense was dominate and stopped Moses Brown at every turn.  “The team has been determined to improve since a tough loss to Westerly,” said head coach Jonathan Stringfellow.  “The coaches and team are united on working hard as we have a bye week and get ready for the playoffs.  We will show up,” said Stringfellow.  In an earlier game win over Coventry, Brady Platt and Isaac Rodriguez led the Townies with strong game performances.   

Townie wins came against: West Warwick, Mt.Pleasant/T2 Co-op, Coventry, Pawtucket Co-op (Shea/Tolman), and Moses Brown.  The two loses were against Westerly and South Kingstown.

Coming up: 11/27   EP vs. La Salle 10 Annual Thanksgiving Day game 10 am at La Salle this year

EPHS Boys Soccer

The boys soccer team at 11-3-5 in Division 1 is in great shape heading into playoff action.  At one time they were ranked number 1 after knocking off previously undefeated Hendricken. “Our regular season came to a close with a talented group of young men, including 9 seniors poised to become alumni, securing a 3-2 win over Mt. Hope,” said head coach Tim Calouro.  “The Huskies scored the initial goals, resulting in a 2-0 halftime deficit. However, our team has consistently demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles and secure wins. Throughout the season, our team has compiled an impressive record of 11-3-5. With a demanding schedule that included two matches against both Bishop Hendricken and Lasalle, our losses were against top-ranked opponents.”  A key player for EP is Kyle Desrosiers.  The Townie netminder has been stingy in goal, keeping most opponents in check. “Desrosiers communicates well while in net. Our team needs his leadership to do well in the playoffs,” added the coach.

“We would like to express our gratitude to these young men and their families. It has been a great year, but we still have work to do!” said an optimistic coach.  “When playing our best soccer, we can beat anyone.”

Townie wins were against Providence Country Day, Smithfield, Central Falls, Bishop Hendricken, North Kingstown, Classical, Portsmouth, Central, South Kingstown, St. Raphael Academy and Mt. Hope.

EPHS Girls Soccer

The 12-2 Townie girls soccer team is riding high in Division 2 play and hopeful as playoffs approach.

Ep defeated West Warwick, PCD, Middletown, Scituate, Coventry, Narragansett, Prout, Moses Brown, Middletown, Coventry, Narragansett and Moses Brown (in no particular order).

In a Narragansett win, Eva Fontaine had three goals, and Amalia Amico and Victoria Capelo added two assists.  Sadie Gagnon had three saves in net for Ep.  In the 1-0 win over Coventry, Amalia Amico scored the lone Townie goal on an assist from Victoria Capelo.  Sadie Gagnon was sharp in net with 6 saves.

Recent action saw EP win a thrilling 1-0 match against Moses Brown.  Eva Fontaine scored the winning goal in a rebound head shot from an Amalia Amico direct kick. Goal keeper Sadie Gagnon added 3 saves.

EPHS Girls Tennis

The girls tennis team is dominating D2 at 13-1 hoping to win it all in the states.  The team has wins over North Smithfield, Westerly, North Providence, Woonsocket, PCD/SRA Co-op, Lincoln School – Prov, Cranston East, Rogers, Middletown, Cumberland, Lincoln, Pilgrim and Chariho.  The lone loss came in a close match to Number 1 Prout. 

In a tight match over Rogers, Chloe Sullo and Maura Roche pulled out the deciding match to secure the hard fought 4-3 win.  

EPHS Girls Cross Country

The Girls Cross Country team had a strong showing at the Bronco Invitational last month.  Leading the team was Melony Sotomayer, who set a new personal best.  Also scoring and setting personal bests were Stella Nunez, Abigail Beatrice, Aneska Amroza, Margaret Thompson, and Sophia Olive, who powered through the final stretch.

Earlier last month, the girls had an impressive victory over Tiverton.  Runners continue to show their strength and determination.  A huge congratulations to Aneska Ambroz, Abigail Beatrice, Stella Nunez, Melany Sotomayor, and Maggy Thompson, who all ran course and seasonal best times. Also helping to score a win was Sophie Olive, who contributed crucial points to the team’s success.

In another thrilling meet, Ep secured two wins against Pawtucket and Tiverton, but fell just one point short to Moses Brown. A great effort by Melany Sotomayor and Sophie Olive, who each shaved over a minute off their times, and to Maggy Thomson, who took off 2 minutes.  

EPHS Boys Cross Country

The Boys Cross Country team also has an outstanding performance at the Bronco Invitational, where they secured an impressive 3rd place team finish. Leading the way was Gerarld Gagnon, followed closely by Sean Black, Cormac Moran, Dan Lukusa, Anthony Mendonca, and Ben Sousa with each athlete contributing crucial points to the team’s success.

In earlier action the boys team defeated Tiverton and lost to Lasalle, and Portsmouth in their final dual meet of the season. The Townies finished with a winning record of five wins and four losses in the Metropolitan Division. Top finishers for the Townies during the meet were: Sean Black, Cormac Moran, Daniel Lukusa, Anthony Mendonca, Will Budnick, Ben Sousa, and Tristan Tysvaer.

In the wins over Moses Brown and the Pawtucket Co-op, outstanding performances were turned in by the following Townies who all ran seasonal best times in what was a total team effort: Gerry Gagnon, Sean Black, Dan Lukusa, Cormac Moran, Anthony Mendonca, Will Budnick, and Ben Sousa.

EPHS Unified Volleyball Team

The Townie Unified Volleyball team lost the first set but came back strong to defeat Central Falls High 2-1.  The Townies also defeated Barrington last month.  Earlier the Townie squad opened the season with a win over Mount Pleasant High with straight set wins.

ATC Townies win 13U AAU Fall Ball Championship

The AAU 13U Fall Ball championship was won by the East Providence based ATC Townies team.  The locals won the semi-final game 16-2 over USA Prime, Bridgewater, MA.  The game was played at the Big Al Santie Complex at Riverside Rec/Dellefemine Field late last month.  The team won the championship 4-1 over the Dirt Dogs of Canton, MA in the title game played at Dagget Park, Pawtucket.  ATC Townies is sponsored by East Providence High School baseball head coach Bobby Rodericks. (The ATC stands for Athletes Turn Champion).

Team Coaches: Manager Tom Wall coaches John Quinn, Adam Mancini and Tom Pora

Players: Tommy Wall, Jake Quinn, John Quinn, Josh Hallene, Josh Pora, Bryson LeBlanc, Gavin Mancini, Jake Medeiros, Danny Kawaoka, Teddy Payne and Johnathan McCrea.

Ocean State Makos win Northern CT Fall Baseball Classic

Travel team features 3 EPHS Townies

With major help from three members of the East Providence High School baseball team, the Ocean State Makos 15/16U travel team won the Northern CT Fall Baseball Classic.  The weekend tourney took place on October 18 & 19 in Hartford, Conn.  The Makos swept the tournament, winning all three games to take the championship.  The Townies playing for the Makos are Chris Charbonneau, Jonathan Renaud and Jamison Sydney.  Michael Sabourin of East Providence also was a club advisor and helped by coaching the weekend series.  In the first game on Saturday, the Makos broke open the game with a 12 run fourth inning.  With the bases loaded, JJ Renaud was struck by a pitch to force in a run and then fellow Townie Chris Charbonneau laced a triple to clear the bases. The Makos would go on to defeat Providence Sports & Leadership 16U by a 12-1 score.  Renaud was the winning pitcher allowing just three hits and striking out six.  Charbonneau, Renaud, Sam Brandies, Jayce Lanterman, Finn Henderson, Tyler Boiani, Cooper Lantz, and Andrew Rapose all had hits for the Makos.

Moving on to game two, the Makos faced the Berkshire Bears.  The game was tight and came down to a walk-off 6-5 win for the Makos.  After two innings the Makos led 3-0 but the Bears tied it at 3 in the top half of the third.  Makos went ahead with two runs in the bottom of the third and the Bears scored to tie the game going into the last inning.  The Makos Jayce Lanterman walked and moved to third base on a double by Henderson. On a hard ground ball single by Sam Brandies, Lanterman scored with the walk-off run for the Makos. JJ Renaud went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Ocean State Makos 15/16U in hits.  The win put them in the championship game on Sunday against the CT Capitals 15U.

The undefeated Makos would win the championship with a convincing 11-3 win against the Ct. Capitals 15U.  Ct. scored first with two runs in the top of the first inning, but the Makos struck back with three runs in the bottom half of the first.  Andrew Rapose doubled down the left field line, Jamison Sydney singled to left field, and Tyler Boiani doubled to right field for the Makos early on.  The Makos added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Tyler Boiani grounded out, Michael Day singled down the left field line, Jayce Lanterman singled to left field, and Pedro Cardoso singled down the right field line. The Makos amassed 16 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Pedro Cardoso had three hits in four at bats. Tyler Boiani had two runs batted in. Jayce Lanterman, Michael Day, Jamison Sydney, JJ Renaud, and Andrew Rapose each had two hits. Andrew Rapose stole two bases as the team stole seven bases in the game.  Jayce Lanterman earned the win on the mound for the Makos.  Andrew Rapose pitched three innings in relief.  Game summaries were provided by GameChanger, Inc. Copyright © 2025 and participant assistance.

East Providence Jr. Townies Win Area Championships

The EPJRT cheer teams were each crowned State Champions at the BVYFC cheer competition in October.  “Each cheerleader and coach should be extremely proud of themselves for all the hard work they have put in over the last few months!” said league organizers.

D14 - Large Level 1 - State Champions

D10 - Small Level 1 - State Champions

D8 - Large Level 1 - State Champions

D6 - Small Limited Level 1 - Best Stunts

Inspiration Cheer - a perfect score!

Inspiration:     Dresdon Braga, Emily Butterworth, Isabella Cumplido, Koralyn Goodwin, Stella Martin, Solene Patterson, Alaina  Placido, Karlee Snay and Rebecca Snay.

D6:     Ryin Brown Oladapo, Emily Burns, Anasofia Chantre, Sofiah Fofana, Cecilia Gonzalez, Evelyn Hayes, Hazel Mello, Aaliyah Miceli, Yarielyz Plaza, Myla Sparks, Haven Wall and Piper Ziobrowski.

D8:     Onnalyce Aponte, Riley Betances, Eunice Brown, Ember Burton, Lilah Cinqmars, Ava Coray, Olivia Coray, Aria DeRobbio, Giavanna Federico, Alani Fofana, Lena Hubbard, Payton Mallo, Adalynn Medeiros, Camilla Morillo, Gloria Paneto, Phoenix Patrick, Kiarah Pickering, Kaelani Pickering, Alani Pina, Yamarializ Plaza, Skyla Raton, Shya Santos, Avery Simas and Aria Vieira.

D10:   Aylah Da Cruz Vaz, Kelly Da Veiga, Madison Duguay, Lay'lonie Fernandes, Addison Grant, Gabriella Knowles, Alysia          Leite, Giselle   Machado, Alivia Quiroga, Arya Rego, Elizabeth Rodwick, A'Mia Spano and Elliot Wall.

D14:   Saayara Hurtado, Nya Delgado, Ava Ferrucci, Kieli Oliveira, Aria Tracy, Sophia Trzuskowski, Lily Zebrowski, Sofia Bosse, Julia Boyd, Riley Brodeur, Audrey Flamand, Sydney Givani, Eiza Gonzalez, Chloe Hansen, Lillyana Mello, Mackenzie Richards, Jalivya Strother, Aria Byfield, Maci Creighton, Daya Hurtado and  Ava Resendes.

2025 Fall Cheer Coaches:

• D14     Head Coach    Heather Healey, Assistant Coaches  Ashlee Kardell, Lisa Ferrucci, Evalyn Pacheco
• D10     Head Coach Madison Enos  Assistant Coaches Brooklynne Harriger, Chelsea Spano, Avery Bastanzi.
• D8       Head Coach Sarah Sarafian  Assistant Coach es Amanda Russo, Carolina Simas
• D6       Head Coach Kendra Hayes Assistant Coach Heather Mello
• Inspiration Head Coach Lauren Gilbert Assistant Coach Faith Marchetti Asst. Coordinator Hailey Hosburgh   
• D6       Demonstrators Alexandria Simas
• D8       Demonstrators Jaila Parker, Ashlynn Pina, Bella Paneto
• D10     Demonstrators Ariel Camara, Nicole  LaChapelle
• D14     Demonstrators Emma  Callahan, Keegan Anderson

Wheelchair Bowlers of America Tourney

The East Providence Lanes hosted the 2025 Patton-Stevens Foundations Wheel Chair Bowlers of America Fall Classic in late October.  The four-day bowling tournament brought members of the Wheelchair Bowlers of America from across the country to share the love of the game with fellow bowlers and to bring awareness to the difficulties Veterans and active duty members face.  Each year they team up with the Steven’s Family Foundation and Matthew Patton Foundation to empower and improve the lives of others and to raise awareness for mental health needs, particularly in the military community.  “I was honored to join Director of the Office of Veteran’s Services Kasim Yarn and other guests to throw out the first roll at the opening of the 2025 Patton-Stevens Foundations Wheelchair Bowlers of America Fall Classic at the East Providence Lanes,” said Mayor Bob DaSilva.

City Recreation Partners with Kindermotion to offer Children’s Programs

The City of East Providence Recreation Department announces a continuing partnership with Kindermotion to bring comprehensive movement programs to local families. The collaboration will offer six different classes designed for children ages 2-8, combining dance, gymnastics, and sports activities to promote physical development, creativity, and confidence. The new seven-week session runs through December 16 (no class 11/11&11/25), with all classes held on Tuesdays at the East Providence Recreation Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave. Programs are specifically designed to be age-appropriate, helping children develop coordination, social skills, and a lifelong love of movement in a supportive environment. The Tuesday schedule includes both morning and evening options to accommodate busy family schedules:

Morning Classes:

• Kindertots (ages 2-3): 9:45-10:25 AM
• Kinderdance® Ballet & Tap (ages 3-5): 10:30-11:10 AM
• Kindermotion Sports & Fitness (ages 3-5): 11:15-11:55 AM

Evening Classes:

• Kindergym (ages 3-5): 4:45-5:25 PM
• Kinderdance® Ballet & Tap (ages 3-5): 5:30-6:10 PM
• KDCombo Ballet & Tap (ages 5-8): 6:15-6:55 PM

Each program focuses on age-specific developmental goals, from toddlers exploring their first independent movement experiences to older children mastering complex dance combinations and gymnastics skills.

Registration is available online at eastprovidence.recdesk.com. Space is limited, early registration is recommended. Fee for 7-week session is $89.  For more information, please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.