The Cranston boys hockey co-op stayed hot in Division II by beating visiting North Kingstown 4-2 on Monday afternoon and extending its win streak to three games to climb back above .500. The Skippers …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/21/25
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The Cranston West girls basketball team is in the throws of its Division I playoff hunt as it sits at 4-4 in league play and in seventh place overall. The team fell to undefeated, first place North …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/14/25
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The Cranston East boys basketball team dropped its second straight game after returning from the holiday break when it fell to host Pilgrim 67-53 on Monday night. Despite a 12-12 score after the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/8/25
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University of Rhode Island point guard Sebastian Thomas made his return home this basketball season and has been electric as the Rams have quickly become one of the top teams in the Atlantic-10 …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/8/25
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After a very busy 2024, the City of Cranston will now flip the page to 2025 and hopes for another big year in sports. The city will continue to assess its facilities and make improvements, but no …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/31/24
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The cities of Warwick and Cranston had another big year in sports in 2024. There were many notable stories that captured headlines throughout not only the town, but throughout the state and in some …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/30/24
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The Cranston-Woonsocket boys hockey co-op skated out to an 8-3 win against Coventry/Johnston last week in its opener, setting the tone for what should be a big season for the Falcons. …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/20/24
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Helen Boyle, who cared for her husband Tom during his seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, found solace in the company of friends.
“If my car is in the driveway, just come …
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12/18/24
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The Cranston Herald is thrilled to unveil its 2024 Fall All-City sports teams, recognizing some of the area’s top athletes from this past season. Athletes were chosen based on their …
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12/10/24
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Just a few months after its softball team reached the Little League World Series, Cranston’s League for Cranston’s Future saw another one of its clubs make national headlines as the 14-U …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/10/24
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More than 80 students at Cranston West are gearing up for the high school’s annual fall musical, running this weekend for three performances. This year’s selection is “Shrek the …
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By MATTHEW LAWRENCE
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12/10/24
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The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is increasing its outreach and work with Cranston business leaders, especially since the city’s chamber closed several years ago. “Cranston is …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/10/24
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“It was a good day for Falcon football tonight,” Cranston West head coach Tom Milewski said. In its 51st edition, the Cranston Thanksgiving Classic between crosstown rivals Cranston East …
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By CHARLIE ADAMS
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12/4/24
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The path to a bachelor’s degree is getting shorter — and cheaper — at Johnson & Wales University. Starting next fall, the 110-year-old private university will offer one of the …
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By GEOFF DECKER
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11/27/24
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
Although Thanksgiving football is one of the most exciting traditions on the sports calendar, it is also a bittersweet time as seniors play their final high school games ever. …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/26/24
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
The Bishop Hendricken football team relied on its typical standouts to beat La Salle 24-21 for its 19th state championship last Friday night, but the difference was the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/26/24
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The Cranston League for Cranston’s Future football and cheerleading programs enjoyed a big fall season and are still making noise after winning state championships. The 13-U football team is …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/19/24
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Expectations were sky high for the Cranston West football team as it entered 2024 with a crop of experienced veterans leading the way in the newly-aligned Division I. West flew out the gate early, …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/12/24
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The Cranston East football team entered the 2024 campaign with a new-look team as the program continued its rebuild. Between a large group of underclassmen playing key roles, as well as a new …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/12/24
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The Bishop Hendricken soccer team won its first state championship since 1998 last Sunday at Rhode Island College when it took down rival La Salle Academy in a shootout. The top-seeded Hawks were …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/12/24
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