March 29, 2024

SPORTS UPDATE

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EPHS Softball
The high school Girls softball team ended their season with an extra inning playoff loss against North Providence. North Providence struck early with three ones in the first and held the Townies scoreless until the bottom of the third.  “Desiree Fernandes started the inning with a no out triple, scoring on an RBI fielder’s choice by Emma Bergeron. After giving up one run in the top of the fifth, our girls battled again in the bottom,” said Townie head coach Katie Kenahan.  Josley Sosa started the next inning with a single, moving to second on a bunt by Ava Mendence, and scoring on a two out single by Sophia Patterson. The Cougars held the Townies through the bottom of the 7th, when EP rallied back to tie the game at 4-4.  “Gigi Sosa started the rally with a two out double, scoring on a another two out double by Vianna Chamberlin. After stealing third, Chamberlin scored on a well hit single by Josley Sosa,” described Kenahan after the game.  The cougars however scored one run in the top of the 8th, beating out the Townie by 1 run. “Our senior players Hailey Martins, Alexis Munro, CJ Roy-Lachance, and Darien Kane have graduated and are moving on to college and we wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavors,” added the coach

In earlier action last month East Providence defeated North Kingstown in a home game, 10-1 to move their playoff bound record to 5-7 clinching a home game in the first round of the playoffs.  “Keira Quadros controlled the entirety of the game, striking out 8 and held NK to 1 run.  After a scoreless first inning, Desiree Fernandes started a four-run rally with a one out single, while Abby Hollingworth also contributed a single, moving Fernandes to second.  Josley Sosa kept the inning alive with an RBI single, while Vianna Chamberlin continued the hot streak for the Townies, with an RBI double, scoring Sosa.  Ava Mendence kept the pattern going with the last single of the inning, scoring Chamberlin and putting the townies up 4-0 after the second,” said Coach kenahan.  The Townies bats came alive again in the 4th with Abby Hollingsworth starting the rally this time with a no out single.  After a stolen base by Hollingworth, Vianna Chamberlin, who went 4-4 on the day, nailed a hard hit RBI single, scoring Hollingworth.  Ava Mendence, 2-4 on the day, nailed a hard single, moving Chamberlin into scoring position. Captain Hailey Martins hit her first single of the game, scoring Mendence. Sophia Patterson's fielder's choice scored Mendence and earned her the last RBI of the inning, putting the score at 8-0 in favor of EP.

Holding North Kingstown scoreless through the fifth, the Townies struck again offensively with Desiree Fernandes starting the inning with a no out double.  Impressive baserunning moved Fernandes all the way to third, eventually scoring on a passed ball and giving the Townies another run. North Kingstown picked up one run in the top of the 6th but in the bottom of the 6th, Vianna Chamberlin picked up her last single of the game, advancing on a single from Hailey Martins and scoring on a sacrifice bunt by EP’s Sophia Patterson.

“It was an exciting year for EP softball as we rebounded from Covid.  Our returning players are looking forward to next season,” said Kenahan.

Bay View Softball Note
A quick note to report that Bay View made it to the Division II state softball finals.  The Bengals fought back through the playoffs and finished as runner up to conclude a successful season.  The Bengals played well in a 6 to 1 loss to Scituate.

EPHS Townie Baseball

Five Townies Named All-Division Selections
It has been a long wait for the EPHS baseball team since Covid, but the team was finally glad to play some baseball.  East Providence made the playoffs but lost any chance of advancing after a playoff loss to Coventry High.  In a season which witnessed other marquee teams like Hendricken, South Kingstown and LaSalle bounced from the playoffs, EP is hoping that next year is Covid-free and school athletics returns to normalcy.

“We had some good wins this season with wins over Cranston West & East, Chariho, LaSalle, Ponagansett and Mt. St. Charles.  Unfortunately, we ran into a tough Coventry team that knocked us out of the playoffs.  In that Coventry game, the Oakers scored 5 runs in the first two innings and never looked back.  The Townies were shut out the rest of the way for the loss.

In an earlier 6-2 win over La Salle, the Townies got things started with three runs in the first inning.  East Providence scored quickly when Andrew Mongeon singled.  Then EP scored three runs in the fourth inning.  The big inning was thanks to a single by Mongeon, by Brian Petsch, and a double by Rob Lincoln.

Lincoln allowed two hits and no runs over three innings, striking out six and walking none for the Townies.  Brandon Landry and Jack McKnight entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.  The Townies had 11 hits in the game.  Mongeon and McKnight each collected three hits to lead East Providence.   There were no Townie errors.

Earlier last month EP defeated Cranston East 11-4.   The Townies held off  the Bolt in the sixth inning when Cranston scored three runs to slice into the Townie lead.  EP picked up another run in the seventh and got the 11-4 win.  EP scored six runs in the sixth inning.  The offensive firepower was led by Lincoln, Landry, Mongeon, McDuff, and Vargas, all knocking in runs in the inning.  Ilyas Torres was the winning pitcher for East Providence, going four innings, allowing two hits and no runs while striking out four and walking none.  Lincoln and Jack McKnight entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.  EP racked up 14 hits in the game

“I also want to congratulate our EP players on their All Division selections,” added Coach Rodericks.  Rob Lincoln 1st Team All Division, Andrew Mongeon 1st Team All Division, Elijah Barber 2nd Team All Division, Jack McKnight 2nd Team All Division and Brian Petsch Jr All-Academic Team.

Riverside Middle School Softball has Undefeated Season
The Riverside Middle School softball team ran through the season and finished with an unblemished 10-0 record.  The team started the season with an exciting 24-0 win over Gaudet middle school.  “Our 6th grade pitcher Shelby Quinn racked up 10 strike outs and on offense MacKenzie Pimental had two homeruns while Jayliah Delossantos and Shelby Quinn each had one home run.  It was a great start,” said RMS head coach Lauren Farnsworth.

Here is a summary of the season from coach Farnsworth
RMS defeated Kickemuit in a game at Colt State Park in May.  Eighth grade pitcher, Mackenzie Pimental had a great game with 11 strikeouts and a home-run. The rest of the team had numerous hits and defensively managed to hold the Huskies to only one run.

Next up the Vikings defeated a very good Portsmouth team 16 to 3.  On Offense Sylvie Patterson  Jaliyah De Los Santos and Breena Hannon had some powerful at bats.  Viking pitcher Shelby Quinn did a great job on the mound as the team moved to a 3-0 record.

RMS gained a nice win against Martin Middle School in the team’s home opener. An impressive crowd of East Providence family, friends and classmates watched the MMS Wildcats battle the RMS Vikings.  RMS started strong offensively with help from Breena Hannon, Mackenzie Pimental and Shelby Quinn. The Martin wildcats came back scoring 6 run but were not able to take over RMS and the final score was 10-6.

At the halfway point for the girls’ softball season, the team came out strong and defeated Newport’s Thompson middle school.  There were some great offensive hits by all, including doubles by Jordan Marlow and Shelby Quinn, and topping it off was a homerun by Breena Hannon.  Next up for RMS was Kickemuit and they were no match for the Vikings as RMS easily won in a 13-3 game.  The team showed incredible defense and patience at the plate in an all-around team effort. Some standouts from the game were Mackenzie Pimental at the mound, Alexis Rego behind the plate and Jaliyah De los Santos at 3rd base.

RMS remained undefeated as they played Gaudet again and won by a 15-1 score.  Offensively Jaliyah De los Santos lead the team with six RBIs including a grand slam homerun. Shelby Quinn and Alexis Rego also had a great day at the plate. On the field Breena Hannon and Mackenzie Pimental made some stellar plays to hold the Gaudet offense to only one run .

In the final home game for the Vikings, they faced their toughest competition of the season.

Portsmouth Middle School took an early lead and kept the RMS offense at bay until late in the game.  The pivotal point was led by Jaliyah De Los Santos, who went 4 for 4 and started a RMS come back in the bottom of the 6th.  She was followed by Mackenzie Pimental who had a three-run homer to give RMS the lead.  The defense was able to hold Portsmouth off and the exciting  final score was 11 to 10.

RMS and MMS faced off again at Pierce Field and this time the Wildcats couldn’t handle the Vikings.  Shelby Quinn pitched an outstanding game for RMS and the Vikings showed an excellent defense.  With good pitching, hitting and defense, the Vikings managed to hold the Wildcats to three runs in a 14-3 win.  Offensively Jordan Marlow and Alexis Rego added to the multiple hits of the day and overall, there was some very impressive base running.

In a final game of the season, The Viking’s Shelby Quinn pitched an incredible game with 12 strikeouts, holding the Thompson team to one run.  Offensively all of the girls did very well at the plate, especially Jordan Marlow who went 3 for 3, Ava Frazao, hitting a home run and Sylvie Patterson going three for three with two singles and a home run. The final score was 15-1. 

RMS Baseball
The RMS boys baseball team sought to turn the tide against an earlier loss to cross-town rival Martin in a game at Pierce Stadium in which 8th graders from both teams were acknowledged in their last game as middle schoolers.  Although MMS seemed to be the favorite going into the game, the Vikings came out with aggressive play and never looked back.  The Vikings got their “revenge” in a 7-1 win.

The game was played before a large crowd at Pierce and RMS was not to be denied.  Eight  grade captains Brian Rutkowski, Oliver Andrews and John Vaughan led their team to victory. Rutkowski got his first start on the mound and shut down the Wildcat hitters, pitching 6 innings of 3 hit ball, allowing 1 run and striking out 11.  He also walked in the 5th and scored the eventual game winning run on one of 2 doubles by Andrews, who also scored for the Vikings. Vaughan was 3-3 at the plate, and also got hit by a pitch and scored a run. Other players to note offensively include Jayden Healey going 2-4 with an RBI, Aidan Martins had an RBI single and scored a run, Nolan Lorenz's Sac fly and a run scored, Jietan Ruiz reaching base 3 times touching the plate once, as well as Gavin Palombo's solid play at 2nd base and catcher Kyle Desrosiers. “Thank you to all the players and supporters who came out to help make this a very successful season,” said coach Brian Rutkowski.

After the game EPHS head coach Bobby Rodericks presented all the 8th graders with Townie baseball shirts.  “Congratulations to both teams and all of the coaches and players on a successful season.  Both teams finished top 3 in the division.  Riverside won today putting them and Martin both with 3 total losses.  Future looks bright here in the city,” said Rodericks.

Earlier in the season the Vikings had a tough loss to Kickemuitt.  Another strong pitching performance by John Vaughan went for naught as the Vikings struggled at the plate.  Vaughan pitched a complete game striking out 5.  Oliver Andrews had 2 hits including a double. Brian Rutkowski also doubled for the Vikings with an RBI and Vaughan was 1-3 driving in the other run. Other hits at the plate came from Gavin Palombo and Nolan Lorenz, who also scored.

Martin Middle School Baseball
The Martin Wildcats defeated cross town rivals Riverside middle school in a well-played ball game earlier in the season.  “Tyler Dicceco once again dazzled on the mound pitching 6 innings with one earned run.  Tim Robitaille contributed with a game saving play in center field to hold Riverside at one run in the 5th inning.  The Wildcat bats came to life as Jordan Castro, Colin Roche, and Ben Sherman all had doubles in the 6th inning,” said head coach Ben Emond. “It was a great team win, with solid defense and timely hitting as the team put up 3 runs and never looked back.”  But as noted earlier, MMS lost in the re-match to RMS.  “We were flat in that game and RMS played well right out of the gate,” said Emond.  “It was a great season for us, however, and I look forward to seeing players from both (middle school) teams next year at the high school. They should have a great freshman club.”

Martin ended the season with an impressive 6-4 record.  “The team was bolstered by 8th grade leadership, as 10 of the 18 players on the roster are eight graders. The team was driven by outstanding pitching as Dylan Annicelli, Tyler Dicceco, and Tim Robitaille shined on the mound.  At the plate Colin Roche, Will Haggerty, and Dillon Vieira were very consistent.”

Here are some highlights from the MMS season
In the season opener, Tyler Dicceco came out hot and fanned 7 Portsmouth Patriots in Five innings of work recording the close 3-2 win for Martin.  Third baseman Dillon Vieira contributed in a major way going 2-3 with two doubles and two RBI.  “It was a nail biter but a good win over tough Portsmouth,” said Emond.

Earlier MMS defeated Gaudet 18-0 as Dylan Annicelli pitched his heart out on the mound throwing a 1 hit gem.  Annicelli struck out 12 of the 15 batter he faced and earned the win.  Major contributions for MMS came from Dillon Vieira, Colin Roche and Ben Sherman at the plate.  “A shout out to Will Haggerty for recording his first two hits as a Wildcat and Trinity Provencher stepped up with her first RBI of the season. 

Martin also defeated Thompson 11-4 as the Wildcats jumped out ahead in a game at Pierce.

Colin Roche, Dillon Vieira, Tim Robitaille, and Will Haggerty each had huge days at the plate.  On the mound Ben Sherman pitched four innings of 1 hit baseball with no earned runs.

Team- Roster: Dillon Vieira, Dylan Annicelli, Tyler Dicceco, Tim Robitaille, Colin Roche, Benjamin Sherman, Caleb Martino, James Lynch, Corbyn Piedoux, Jordan Castro, Trinity Provencher, Jaydasson Barros, Jayson Pacheco, Keegan Grant, Maximilian

Martin Middle School Softball

Impressive 7-win season
The MMS girls softball team had a great year also winning all but three games.  “Our starting lineup included four 6th graders, all with amazing talent especially our starting pitcher, Mariana Pina,” said head coach Arwen Robitaille.  “We had two 8th graders who will go on to be amazing high school players.  Emma Bouisseau and Brennyn Alves both have raw talent and Emma was pushed into a catching position this year for which she is a natural with an amazing mental game, she’s a leader that every team hopes to have.  Brennyn always kept it positive and helped lift the younger girls up when they were struggling. We could always count on her at the plate as well,” said Robitaille.  “Our 7th graders commanded our entire outfield and we couldn’t have had such an amazing season without some top notch catches and relays out there. We had a young team and have the majority of the girls returning next year with a great chemistry to work off of this amazing season.  With such a young team, we have so much potential to become one of the leading teams in the league.  Out of 7 wins, 6 were won by mercy rule with no less than 10 runs over our opponents,” added the coach.

MMS Softball Roster 2020-2021
Abigail Almeida, Brennyn Alves, Audrey Bernard, Emma Boisseau, Kriszel Dabi, Bella D’Alessandro, Olivia Foley, Mikayla Gallagher, Rachel Levesque, Molly Penden, Marianna Pina, Julia Rabbit, Caylen Reynolds, Dana Rondon-Marte

Little League All-Stars Underway
Little league Major Division (10-12) all-star play began last week with both Rumford and Riverside/EP winning opening round games.  Rumford defeated Barrington 3-1 and moves on to play Warren on July 6th at 5:45 pm at a field TBD.  Riverside/EP had two easy wins as they defeated Little Compton/Tiverton 11-0 on June 26th in a mercy rule shortened game in Little Compton.  The Riverside/EP club played the next day (27th) and also won by mercy rule in an 11-1 beat down of Newport majors.  Riverside/EP takes on always tough Darlington, also on July 6th 5:45 pm at a field TBD.  The winner of the July 6th games will play on July 13th again at a field TBD.  Locals are hoping for a possible Rumford-Riverside/EP matchup which could lead to a District Two championship game.  Eventually a winner will challenge for a state title and the chance to move on to regional and then national championship play in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.  A lot of ifs, but it could happen.  The ReporterToday online will keep you posted.

Popular Townie Baseball Camp Returns
After missing a year due to Covid, the annual Townie Baseball Camp will be held at Pierce Stadium once again.  The 2021 Friends of Townie Athletics Baseball Camp will be held from July 26, 2021 to July 30th, 2021.  Players T-Ball through high school are welcome.  Camp runs from 9 am to 12:30 pm each day.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021.

  • Lunch will be provided each day at 12:30 for those who want one.
  • The mission of the camp is to teach skills, proper techniques, and the correct approach to the game, all in a fun-filled atmosphere. Tee shirts will be provided to participants who register on time. Registration on a first come first serve basis. Register early! Late registrations accepted, but no guarantee on camp shirt.
  • Campers should bring own equipment! Campers are encouraged to bring own water!

CAMP DIRECTOR: Bobby Rodericks

  • Physical Education / Health Ed. Teacher, Martin Middle School
  • Current Head Coach East Providence High School Baseball. 2014 R.I. Coach of the Year
  • Head Coach, State Champion Martin Middle School Wrestlers, 2015, 2016
  • Former Head Coach, Riverside Middle Wrestling team, Div. Champs
  • EPHS 1998 Graduate, varsity baseball, wrestling and football
  • Rhode Island College Baseball
  • Director, Athletes Turn Champion (ATC) Training Facility
  • Former RMS Softball Head Coach

CAMP COACHES: EPHS Coaching Staff, RI High School & College Coaches, Former EPHS Standouts, Former Professional Players, RI All-Star High School Players, ATC Baseball Staff.

Hitting, Fielding, Bunting, Base-running, Pitching.  Competitions.  Pitching drills and warm-ups with Pro and College Pitchers. Game competition!  Fun Contests with prizes and awards! Fun While Skills Building! Lunch will be provided for all participants at close of camp each day! All Proceeds Benefit EPHS Baseball & EP Middle School Sports.

Online information and registration.  Copy & paste:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS-E79_sIe_xtRNEbbxRpo69CqP0EOKXbHfJ4D7Vjp6hd6XA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&fbclid=IwAR05QXRtDa5OmJnAGlRdlCRxXWXCLqwZSSnkCW2OzAwSbXfpivb5rnWiemY

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