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Atlantis Charter/Westport football team looks overcome transfer of star QB
FALL RIVER — Early in the spring, the Atlantis Charter/Westport co-op football had their 2024 season dramatically altered. Sophomore star quarterback Davion Adediran transferred to powerhouse Catholic Memorial, which won consecutive state titles in 2021 and 2022. Adediran led the way for Tritons for the past two seasons. ...
2024 High School Football Preview: Barrington
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Barrington is looking to repeat as state champions but they’ll have to do so in a higher classification. After going (11-1) last season in Division II, head coach Sandy Gorham and the Eagles head into a new year as the new guys on the block but one not to be slept on. […]
Season-ending injury doesn't stop Bishop Stang senior quarterback from making an impact
DARTMOUTH — A starter since his freshman season, this wasn’t how Dominic Cavallo envisioned his senior year would go. After tearing his ACL during lacrosse in the spring, Cavallo had surgery eight weeks ago and will miss his final season with the Bishop Stang football team. “It's been really hard,” said Cavallo, the team’s...
From hallways to hall of fame: Old Colony superintendent to be honored for wrestling career
ROCHESTER — In addition to serving as the superintendent-director of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Aaron Polansky works as a keynote speaker. But Polansky couldn’t find the words during a particular conversation, the one in which he learned he’d be inducted into the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
New Beginnings: Durfee football ready for turnaround with high hopes for 2024
FALL RIVER — Could this be the year for the Durfee football team? New league, new season and new Hilltopper team. Head coach Taylor Brown is being cautiously optimistic heading into 2024 year. ...
Four Dartmouth Players Selected for NFHCA Preseason Watch List
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has announced its preseason watch list for the upcoming 2024 season, featuring four Dartmouth players: Olivia Galiotos, Lucia Campano, Ella Bowman, and Ruby Walsh. Galiotos has earned All-Ivy Honorable Mention in her first two seasons and scored her first collegiate goal last season. Campano, an impactful freshman in 2023, led the team in goals and points. Bowman also received All-Ivy Honorable Mention during her freshman year, contributing significantly to the team's defense. Walsh joins the squad as a promising first-year recruit from Ireland.
Another Taunton High softball pitcher is heading to Division 1. See where.
The 2024-25 school year may have just begun, but one Taunton High softball senior has already made her college choice. Pitcher Cate Larson announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and softball career at Georgetown University Tuesday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. She becomes the third Tiger pitcher this...
Touchdown for tech: Dartmouth High athletics sees digital improvements this season
Despite overall enrollment at Dartmouth High School decreasing, Athletic Director Andrew Crisafulli said participation in sports has remained proportionately the same. “It's a good indication of the health of a department,” Crisafulli said, adding how the department will see the introduction of a few new technology features this fall.
After record-setting campaign, Apponequet's Brody Joly is back better than ever
LAKEVILLE — Brody Joly established himself as one of the best running backs to ever play at Apponequet Regional last year by setting the school’s single-season marks for rushing yards (1,509) and touchdowns (29). And to think he did all of that with a banged-up knee. ...
This Day In History: August 31, 1881 – Inaugural US Men’s Single Tennis Championships Is Played in Newport
The inaugural U.S. National Championship took place on August 31, 1881 at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. In the first year of the tennis championships only clubs that were members of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association were permitted to enter. A Men’s Singles and Men’s Doubles competition were played.
'An opportunity I relish:' New D-R AD, activities director looks rekindle district pride
NORTH DIGHTON- As a three-sport athlete at Bishop Stang, Matt McKinnon made numerous trips to Dighton-Rehoboth to face the Falcons and was always struck by the sense of community and pride he witnessed. Now, as the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District's new director of athletics and activities, he says it's his goal to rekindle...
Women's Cross Country Solid in 2024 Season Opener
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The UMass Dartmouth women's cross country team opened its 2024 campaign in fine fashion on Saturday at the Wheaton/Babson Season Opener. The day was highlighted by several course PR's for the Corsairs and a strong average finish for the team. Four student-athletes achieved course PR's for...
Late Goal from Ekeland Gives Men’s Soccer First Win of 2024
NEWTON, Mass. – Boston College men's soccer picked up its first win of the 2024 season with a 2-1 victory over Dartmouth on Friday night in non-conference action at the Newton Soccer Complex. Moritz Gundelach and Ask Ekeland both tallied goals for the Eagles. BC improves to 1-0-2 on...
Volleyballs Falls in Season Opener against UMASS Dartmouth, 3-0
Montclair, N.J. (August 30)- The FDU-Florham volleyball team (0-1) opened their 2024 season in the first game of the weekend at the Montclair State Quad-Match and fell in their season opener to UMASS Dartmouth, 3-0 on Friday evening. Lilli Nawrotzki (Flemington, N.J.) contributed 15 assists in her first game setting...
Beacons 2024 Campaign Starts with Win
Newport, RI (August 30, 2024) -- Umass Boston started their 2024 season with a 2-0 win over Salve Regina. Freshman forward, Eduardo Chirico, scored the first goal of his career and the first goal of the young season just 17 minutes in. Less than 8 minutes later, senior Josh DeAlmeida gave the Beacons an insurance goal with his first of the season and 17th of his career.
Women's Soccer Shutout Salem State, 3-0, to Secure First Win of the Season
DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The UMass Dartmouth women's soccer team cruised past Salem State University, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon to secure their first win of the 2024 campaign. The Corsairs improve to 1-0-1 on the season with the victory over the Vikings who drop to a 0-0-2 overall record. First...
Men’s Soccer Plays to 3-3 Draw at UMass Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Mass.– The Framingham State men's soccer team played to a 3-3 tie at UMass Dartmouth in the opening game of the season for both teams. - Score: Framingham State 3, UMass Dartmouth 3. - Records: Framingham State (0-0-1), UMass Dartmouth (0-0-1) - Location: Cressey Field – Dartmouth, Mass....
Women's Tennis: Hawks Open Season with Win Over Simmons
BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams women's tennis team closed out their opening day with a 6-1 victory over non-conference opponent Simmons, to jump start their 2024 campaign. With the win, the Hawks move to 10-2 all time against the Sharks. Roger Williams has now extended their winning streak...
Men's Soccer: Grabs Win Number One in Season Opener
BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams men's soccer team begin their season 1-0 after a convincing 3-0 win at Clark University. After a start that saw Roger Williams dominate possession of the ball, the action began around the 34th minute mark, when senior captain, Jack Wildermann (Madison, Conn.), found Tommy Bowen (Manchester, Mass.), who netted the first goal of the season for the Hawks, giving them a 1-0 lead. The Hawks went on to fire off nine shots, six of which were on goal, in the first half to Clark's two shots, helping the boys build momentum heading into the second half.
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