Credit: Justin L Walker

Middletown’s girls lacrosse team pulled off a close 10-8 win against Cranston West on Thursday (April 17) at Gaudet Field.

The Islanders came out strong, racking up seven goals before the break. Cranston West made a late push, closing the gap to just two goals as the clock wound down.

Summer Ashness was on fire for Middletown, netting four goals. Five of her teammates also got in on the scoring action.

Local photographer Justin Walker was on hand to capture all the action, providing a visual play-by-play of the intense match.

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!