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ANOTHER BIG YEAR: Cranston West players, including Paige Cote and Sofia Marella, celebrate after getting an early season win last spring.
Girls Team of the Year: West Softball
The high-flying Falcons were once again one of the state’s best softball teams in 2023 and returned to the Division I playoffs, taking the second seed and finishing fourth overall. The Falcon … more
DYNAMIC DUO: Cranston West’s Christian Mak
Boys Team of the Year: West Volleyball
After being dropped to Division II prior to the season, much to the chagrin of the West upperclassmen, the Falcons would go on their own revenge tour in Division II and reached the finals at RIC … more
Playoff hoops are here
The basketball playoffs start this week in Rhode Island and are sure to bring some great matchups and fun brackets. The basketball postseason is without a doubt the best on the sports calendar and … more
Tilelli snags Angler of the Year Award
Michael Tilelli of North Kingston, RI was awarded the Angler of the Year by the RI Saltwater Anglers Association Saturday, Feb. 17 at their Annual Banquet held at the Quonset O Club. Tilelli took the … more
VAULT: Cranston’s Kayla DeSarro competes at states last weekend. (Photo by Alex Sponseller)
Cranston co-op competes at states
The Cranston gymnastics co-op made the trip to Rhode Island College last weekend to compete in the state championships and a handful of locals put on a show on the state’s biggest stage. … more
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READY FOR PLAYOFFS: West’s Ryan Zarrella last week. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Falcons enter playoffs hot
The Cranston West boys basketball team finished the regular season strong, winning seven of its final eight games and taking a three-game win streak into this week’s opening round of the … more
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STATE CHAMP: Quiana Pezza as she wins the state title in the long jump. (Photos by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)
Pezza wins at states
The Cranston West girls indoor track and field team had a strong outing at last weekend’s state championships and was led by senior Quiana Pezza, who took home first place in the long jump with … more
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FRIENDLY FOES: Among the 160 golfers who played in last year’s annual JMCE Memorial Golf Tournament were: Mike DiRocco. Chris Miller, Arthur Pitassi, Mike St. Angelo, Michael St. Angelo, Michael Picerno, Ryan Parker and Jasper Bruinslot. (Sun Rise photos by Pete Fontaine)
JMCE annual golf outing slated for May return
The Johnston Memorial Cancer Events “Super Bowl-like” golf tournament will tee off on Saturday, May 11 at Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam Ct. It’s officially entitled … more
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Photo contest: Climate impacts on fishing and boating
Send in your photos that depict positive or negative climate impacts on fish, habitat, or resource users and you will have a chance to win one of two $250 cash card prizes. Photos could include a … more
SENIOR CAPTAIN: Geneva Lindsay, who was the team’s senior captain this fall, returns a shot last week at the first singles spot.
Falcons wrap up season
The Cranston West girls tennis team wrapped up its regular season last week when it hosted Prout for its finale. Prout would go on to edge the Falcons 4-3 as West finished with a 2-10 record overall. … more
Sainristil earns LEC honors
Five members of the Rhode Island College women’s indoor track & field team were recognized by the Little East for their respective performances at the Springfield Season Opener on Dec. 2. … more
The fish are winners in Rhode Island
Last week I was one of eight recreational fishermen that met with Representative Seth Magaziner and his staff in their Warwick office to talk about habitat, fish and recreational fishing. He met with … more
Hats off to Senator Whitehouse for another great Leaders Day
Hats off to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year … more
RIC takes 3rd to open season
The Rhode Island College swim team finished third (seven teams) at the Bridgewater State Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Rhode Island College finished third (seven teams) with a team score of … more
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FACE OF THE PROGRAM: Jaymien Aponte in a game last season. (Herald file photo)
Falcons look to build on last year’s run
The Cranston West boys basketball team is gearing up for another season after having a bounce back campaign in 2022-23. After a shaky start to last year, the Falcons would catch fire down the … more
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FALCONS FLY TOGETHER: Cranston West softball player Sofia Marella is joined by teammates as she signs her National Letter of Intent at a recent ceremony at the school. (Photos courtesy of CPSED)
Marella to play DII softball
Another Falcon made their college decision official recently, as West standout softball player Sofia Marella signed her National Letter of Intent to play for Division II St. Thomas Aquinas. … more
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Better recreational fishing data may be on the way
Sometimes there is a silver lining and good things come out of a bad situation.  Last week anglers met with Janet Coit, Assistant Administrator and Chief of NOAA Fisheries and her staff, to talk … more
READY TO GO: Devin DeAngelis (Photos by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)
‘All bought in’
The Cranston-Scituate co-op hockey team is back on the ice this winter and is looking to take another step forward as a program in Division II. The Falcons were one of the youngest clubs in the … more
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More history made this postseason
We are in the thick of the playoffs and with so many events on the table and now off the table, here are some thoughts of mine as we grind through the postseason. First off, the wrestling state … more
MIGHT MATCH: Kelly Seigh, Director of Corporate/Community Relations for the RI Food Bank, holds a mock check with Golf Tourney Co-Chairman Bob Hartington for $5,000 that will mushroom into $10,000 by way of a matching grant. (Photos by Bruce Caldwell)
Elks honor Cookie by giving back
There was a Classic “Cookie” Celebration last week inside the Tri-City Elks Lodge No. 14 at 1915 West Shore Road in Warwick. There were two check presentations … more
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