Credit: Justin L Walker

Middletown Boys Lacrosse team pulled off a close 8-6 win against South Kingstown in an exciting match on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Gaudet Field.

The home team started strong, building a 5-2 lead as the second quarter winds down. But South Kingstown wasn’t going down without a fight, closing the gap to just two points in the final quarter.

Teddy Hamilton shined for Middletown, netting three goals. Teammates Patrick Cranson and Griffin Klienknecht chipped in with two goals each, sealing the deal for the victors.

As the pressure mounted, Middletown’s defense stood tall, holding onto their lead to clinch the win.

Justin Walker, What’sUpNewp’s photographer, captured the game’s highlights in the following photo gallery.

Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

Justin Walker is a Newport County native who specializes in sports, portraits, weddings and events as a freelance photographer around New England. Justin has over a decade of experience starting in college covering high profile events, collegiate and professional sports in Washington, D.C. His photojournalism and freelance work can be seen in various local and national publications. Check out his work at justinlwalkerphotography.com!