Both boys and girls Townie basketball teams lost out in Rhode Island state playoff action last month. The boys team fell to Portsmouth 45-32 in a Division 1 playoff. The Townies have had an up and down season which included an upset win over perennial heavyweight Hendricken. However the team had inconsistent play with losses during the season. A freshman guard for EP, Robbie Cardoso Mason scored 12 points in the playoff loss. EP fell to 9-11 as they are eliminated from divisional playoff action. The team still hopes to reach a slot in the March State Basketball playoff. Earlier before playoff action, the boys team went on the road and defeated Tolman 50-41. Jervon Brown had a double double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Before that EP defeated Johnston 62-42 and beat Rogers 63-37. In the Rogers game Robbie Mason and Jayden Vaz combined for 38 points.
The Townie girls also lost in the playoffs losing to Johnston. Senior Townie forward Trinity Provencher scored 14 points as the Townies top scorer. Their season ended with an 11-9 record and hopes of playing in the upcoming state tournament. Earlier action saw Trinity Provencher scoring 18 points and grabbing 15 rebounds to lead the Townies past East Greenwich High School, 47-34. The Townies had a strong first half, leading 18-13 at halftime and never looked back. Nadiyah Calouro-Vargas had 12 points, 2 shots from beyond the arc. Audrey Bernard led the team with three blocks and added 8 points.
Townie Swim Team Action
Senior Members of the EPHS Boys and Girls Swim teams were highlighted on Senior Night. The Boys team took home a 50-25 win, while the girls team lost 50-44.
EPHS Indoor Track and Field
The Townie girls indoor track & field team finished 8th at the Class A Championship. The following girls placed during the meet: Ryley Souto 5th place in the 55 meter and 7th place in the 55 meter hurdles. Layla Bates 7th place in the 55 meter hurdles, Abby Raphael 6th place in the 600 meter, Aubrey Lepine 6th place in the long jump, The 4x 200 meter consisting of Ryley Souto, Aubrey Lepine, Abby Raphael, and Layla Bates 5th place. The 4x400 meter consisting of Abby Raphael, Layla Bates, Lillian Costa, and Ryley Souto 5th place.
The boys indoor track & field team finished 4th at the Class A championship. The following boys placed during the meet: Jack Pawlik 1st in the 55 meter and 2nd in the 300 meter. Justin Jardine 6th place in the 300 meter, Julian Monteiro 5th place in the 55 meter hurdles, Isaac Rodriguez 7th place in the 55 meter hurdles, the 4x200 meter relay consisting of Julius Cortez, Jack Pawlik, Julian Monteiro, and Justin Jardine 2nd place, the 4x400 meter relay consisting of Justin Jardine, Julius Cortez, Julian Monteiro, and Isaac Rodriguez 3rd place, and the 4x800 meter relay consisting of Sean Black, Gerry Gagnon, Daniel Lukusa, and Cormac Moran 7th place.
The following boys placed at the JV State Meet: Cormac Moran 4th place in the 600. The 4x800 Meter Relay consists of Sean Black, Gerry Gagnon, Daniel Lukusa, and Cormac Moran 3rd.
Townie Wrestling
The wrestling team participated in the Connecticut Challenge Wrestling Tournament at Southington High School. Placing for the Townies were Max DeStefino with a sixth place finish and Ayden Schifino winning the gold medal with his first place finish.
Coaches honored co-captain Aydin Schifino who enjoyed his 100th career win. Schifino is 32-1 for the season and will be participating at the Rhode Island state wrestling tournament. Other seniors honored are Devon Savage and Jerome McIntyre.
“Our team is young and hard working. A great group of athletes,” said veteran coach Tom Galligan.
City to improve Pierce Memorial Stadium
“I want to thank the East Providence City Council for supporting the Pierce Memorial Stadium improvement concept as we prepare to see major renovations and improvements to this historic stadium,” said Mayor Bob DaSilva. “Our engineer team has been given the authority to finalize plans and to put together bid documents for a future RFP. Our goal is to see construction start later this year.”
The city applied for a grant and received $2 million to go towards this project. Prior plans to install artificial turf will not go forward as the surface will receive a natural grass replacement. The stadium will receive:
- New Running/Walking Track
- New Track & Field Jump Pits
- Improved Drainage
- New Accessible Wheel Chair Ramp to Track
- New Staging Area for Food Trucks and other Events
The two middle schools will have expanded opportunities for track and field competition.
“Thank you to Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Gabe Amo for their support of this federal grant,” added DaSilva.
EPHS has large DECCA Chapter
EPHS had the largest turn out in our history as a DECA Chapter with 36 students competing at the State level! The following students placed 3rd in the state for their events. Students include Ana De Oliveira, Kaila Fonseca, Laura Ortigoza, Rai Flynn, Penelope Flynn, Abigail Raphael and Vivienne Bernhardt.
ICDC Qualifiers: Sienna White, Emma Carter, Julia Vieira, Abigail Beatrice, Audrey Bernard, Collin Leduc, Tyius Tate, Rosalie Gurna, Jayla Dagraca, Hope Moran, Alex Cassamas and Joseph Carillo.
“The dedication, growth, and enthusiasm demonstrated by all members of the EPHS DECA chapter should be applauded and recognized. Our students proudly represented Townie Nation at Johnson and Wales and wish the finalists all the best in Atlanta in April when they compete internationally at the ICDC,” said school program organizers.
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