East Greenwich scored twice in the fourth quarter to pull away from Rogers 21-0 on Friday night at Toppa Field, spoiling the Vikings’ senior night and homecoming. Brian Gibbs ran for the game’s first touchdown with 10:34 left in the second quarter, and that held up through halftime. Rogers sophomore Jajuan Taylor intercepted two passes […]
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Photos: Braden Coyle scores twice on senior day as Portsmouth boys soccer blanks Pawtucket Co-op 4-0
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Senior Braden Coyle scored twice and Portsmouth shut out Pawtucket Co-op 4-0 on Tuesday night at Portsmouth High School, on a night the Patriots honored their four seniors. Portsmouth recognized Coyle, Brayan Lopez, Jaxon Tavares and Christopher Aubuchon before the match. Coyle opened the scoring on a penalty kick in the first […]
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Photos: Loosaper Tate’s second-half goal lifts Portsmouth past Smithfield 2-1
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Loosaper Tate set up one goal and scored another as Portsmouth beat Smithfield 2-1 on Saturday. Brooklyn Coyle put the Patriots ahead in the first half, finishing a Tate assist at the 5:42 mark. Smithfield’s Alexis McKay leveled the match in the second half, and Tate restored the lead later in the […]
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Photos: Central Falls 3, Rogers 0 as MarÃa Franco Gomez scores second-half hat trick
NEWPORT, R.I. — Central Falls junior MarÃa Franco Gomez scored three goals in the second half as the Warriors beat Rogers 3-0 on Friday night at Macomber Stadium. Rogers had 11 players available and no substitutes, according to unofficial statistics, meaning every Viking on the roster played all 80 minutes. The teams were even through […]
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Davies tops Middletown 22-6 on Islanders’ homecoming night at Gaudet Field
Davies Career and Technical High School beat Middletown 22-6 on Friday night at Gaudet Field, spoiling the Islanders’ homecoming game. Davies sophomore Sam Waterman scored two touchdowns, and freshman running back Rocco Gentilella controlled the ground game throughout and added a touchdown of his own. Middletown senior quarterback Kyle Keefe completed roughly 10 of 22 […]
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North Providence outlasts Rogers in five-set girls volleyball thriller
North Providence rallied from a lopsided first-set loss to beat Rogers 3-2 in a girls volleyball match Friday night at Rogers High School. Set scores were 8-25, 26-24, 25-19, 26-28, 15-9. Rogers controlled the opening set, winning 25-8. North Providence answered with a 26-24 win in the second set to even the match, then took […]
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Emma Chase’s second-quarter goal holds up as Tiverton/Bay View beats Smithfield 1-0
TIVERTON, R.I. — Emma Chase scored off a corner with 3:04 left in the second quarter, and that was enough for the Tiverton/Bay View co-op in a 1-0 field hockey win over Smithfield on Thursday at Tiverton High School. Ava Macfarlane took the corner and was credited with the assist. The Tigers controlled possession for […]
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Rogers shuts out EWG/Prout 30-0 at Toppa Field
NEWPORT, R.I. — Rogers beat the EWG/Prout co-op 30-0 on Friday night at Toppa Field, scoring on the ground, through a defensive return and without ever letting the Scarlet Knights into the end zone. Brayden Ward carried 19 times for 126 yards and a touchdown. Keivan Rivera added 37 yards and a score on six […]
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South Kingstown blanks Portsmouth 14-0 on a pair of Ethan Jones touchdowns
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Ethan Jones scored both touchdowns, including a 70-yard interception return, as South Kingstown beat Portsmouth 14-0 on Saturday night at Portsmouth High School. Neither team scored in the first half, with both defenses holding. Jones broke the deadlock on a short run with five seconds left in the third quarter, then put […]
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Tiverton volleyball sweeps Middletown in three sets
TIVERTON, R.I. — Tiverton beat Middletown 3-0 on Tuesday night at Tiverton High School, winning 25-11, 25-22 and 25-8. Adysson Amaral led the Tigers with 11 points in the first set, which Tiverton took comfortably. Middletown was better in the second, with Athalia Newby scoring seven points and Nour Chamseddine five to push the Islanders […]
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Nolan Oliveira scores twice as Tiverton beats Rogers 5-1
Nolan Oliveira scored two goals and Tiverton beat Rogers 5-1 on Saturday at Tiverton High School. Rogers struck first, with Tristan Davis scoring in the 19th minute to put the Vikings ahead. Tiverton answered with three goals before halftime to lead 3-1 at the break, Oliveira scoring in the 29th and 36th minutes. Owen Schreiner […]
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Newport Fire rallies for 7 runs in the seventh to beat police 10-6 at Cardines
The Newport Fire Department scored seven runs in the top of the seventh inning to come back and beat the Newport Police Department 10-6 on Friday night at Cardines Field, in a charity game held on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Police led 6-3 after four innings before the fire department’s late […]
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Scituate beats Middletown 5-1 behind Katelyn Chatelle hat trick
Katelyn Chatelle scored three goals and Scituate beat Middletown 5-1 on Thursday night at Gaudet Field. Alexiana Butera added the final two goals in the second half for Scituate, which controlled possession for most of the night. Middletown senior goalkeeper Sadie Moloney kept the score down, stopping 13 shots in the first half and six […]
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Middletown opens with a 21-6 win over Tiverton in Injury Fund game
Middletown beat Tiverton 21-6 on Thursday night behind a ground game that wore down the Tigers and a secondary that took the ball away three times. Junior Jack Silvia ran for more than 100 yards. Senior quarterback and captain Kyle Keef threw for a touchdown on his only attempt and added a rushing score, and […]
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Portsmouth blanks Rogers 7-0 in Injury Fund opener
Portsmouth beat Rogers 7-0 on Thursday night in the Injury Fund game, with Silas MacMillan’s run providing the only points of a night belonging to both defenses. Portsmouth kept Rogers out of rhythm all evening, holding the Vikings to 12 rushing yards on six carries. Quarterback Rafael Palencia completed 4 of 8 passes for 18 […]
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Hundreds turn out for Newport Skatepark bash held in memory of Davey Rogers
Hundreds of skateboarders and fans filled Newport Skate Park on Saturday for the Friends of Newport Skatepark’s second annual Summer Bash, held in memory of Davey Rogers, a professional skateboarder for Beer City Skateboards who lived in Newport and died last year. The day’s message centered on mental health and the importance of taking care […]
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Newport Jazz Festival closes out with Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Celeste, and a weekend to remember
The 2026 Newport Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday at Fort Adams State Park with Herbie Hancock headlining a closing day full of standout performances, a last-minute cancellation, and one of the weekend’s most spontaneous moments. Sienna Spiro, scheduled to perform on the Quad Stage, cancelled due to a throat infection. Newport Jazz Festival Artistic Director […]
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Newport Jazz Festival Day 2: Jonathan Batiste, “Sonny Miles on a Trane” headline a standout Saturday at Fort Adams
Day 2 of the sold-out 2026 Newport Jazz Festival delivered another full and memorable Saturday at Fort Adams State Park, with Jonathan Batiste Trios and the closing “Sonny Miles on a Trane” set featuring Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah drawing some of the weekend’s biggest reactions from the crowd. Batiste’s Trios set on the Quad […]
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Ryan Pearl and Chantalle Schultz Rathbun top the field at the 2026 Newport Beer Run at Fort Adams
NEWPORT, R.I. – Ryan Pearl of Hamden, Conn., and Chantalle Schultz Rathbun of St. Petersburg, Fla., claimed the top spots at the 2026 Newport Beer Run on Saturday at Fort Adams State Park, leading a field of 974 finishers through the 5K before celebrating with 40 breweries at the post-race festival. Formerly known as the […]
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Viking Hoops Basketball Camp celebrates 30th year — and a homecoming at Rogers High School
NEWPORT, R.I. — Viking Hoops Basketball Camp marked its 30th year this July with a homecoming at Rogers High School, returning to the place where the program’s founder spent more than two decades coaching the Vikings. Jim Psaras started Viking Hoops in 1995 with a straightforward goal: bring basketball to Aquidneck Island in an accessible […]
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Jacob Fearnley rallies from the brink to win men’s singles title at 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open
NEWPORT, R.I. — Jacob Fearnley saved six match points to complete one of the most dramatic comebacks in ATP Challenger final history Sunday, claiming the men’s singles title at the 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Fearnley, representing Great Britain, defeated fourth-seeded Adam Walton of Australia 5–7, […]
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Qualifying heats up as Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open opens in Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. — Grass-court tennis returned to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Sunday as qualifying began at the Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open, presented by the MARGARET Fund, kicking off Newport’s favorite summer tradition with fans buzzing around the historic grounds. New England’s only professional tennis tournament runs through July 12, coinciding […]
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Ocean State Waves stun Newport Gulls with three-run ninth on Independence Day weekend
The Newport Gulls celebrated America’s semiquincentennial Friday night at Cardines Field, but the Ocean State Waves spoiled the party with a three-run ninth inning to hand the Gulls a 4-3 loss before a crowd of 2,311. The Waves grabbed an early lead in the first, when Max Farrell singled through the left side to score […]
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Newport’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration returns to Fort Adams
The fourth annual Newport Juneteenth celebration was held at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, June 20, an expanded event that paired the holiday with a Rhode Island 250th anniversary theme honoring the history of Black and Indigenous people across the state. Presented by Rhode Island Slave History Medallions, the daylong program opened with a […]
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Middletown High School graduates Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field
Middletown High School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field on Saturday, June 13, capping the seniors’ high school careers with a ceremony rich in student voices and musical tradition. Principal Donna Sweet welcomed graduates, families and guests to the commencement, which featured a program shaped largely by students. Nour Chamseddine, […]
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Rogers High School celebrates Class of 2026 at Toppa Field graduation
Rogers High School’s Class of 2026 crossed the stage at Toppa Field on Wednesday evening, marking the close of their high school careers in a ceremony that blended tradition, music and reflection. The graduation, held June 11 at 6 p.m., brought together graduates, families, faculty and city officials to honor the achievements of Newport’s newest […]
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Tiverton softball repeats as D3 state champion, topping Rogers
Tiverton won its second consecutive softball state championship, beating Rogers 5-2 in the Rhode Island Division 3 final at Rhode Island College on Sunday, June 7. Liliana Luis pitched a complete game for the Tigers, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out eight. Tiverton built the lead early, scoring in the second and […]
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Portsmouth repeats as D2 boys lacrosse champion with win over Westerly
Portsmouth captured its second straight boys lacrosse state championship, beating Westerly 10-6 in the Rhode Island Division 2 final at Brown University on Saturday, June 6. The Patriots led just 7-6 after three quarters before their defense took over, holding Westerly to a single shot on goal in the fourth quarter to pull away for […]
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Scituate caps perfect season with D4 boys lacrosse title over Rogers
Scituate completed an undefeated season with a 15-4 win over Rogers in the Division 4 boys lacrosse state championship at Brown University on Saturday, June 6. Caden Gurjian led the Spartans with four goals to pace the offense in the title game. Scituate, coached by Pete Kelleher, entered the final unbeaten at 14-0 in the […]
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Tiverton High School graduates Class of 2026
TIVERTON — Tiverton High School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 at a commencement ceremony Friday, June 5. Principal João Arruda delivered the opening remarks, presented the diplomas and gave the closing remarks. Superintendent Christopher Haskins offered greetings to the crowd. Salutatorian Evan Duda introduced the commencement speaker, Christine Messenger, a member of […]
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Portsmouth High School celebrates Class of 2026 at commencement
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 at a commencement ceremony Friday, June 5. Principal Dr. Jeffrey Heath welcomed the crowd and later presented the diplomas. Senior Class President Michael Chytka delivered the welcome address, and social studies teacher Eric Daniel served as the guest speaker, introduced by Senior […]
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St. George’s School honors Class of 2026 at Prize Day, with several students earning top awards
St. George’s School celebrated its 98 graduating seniors at its annual Prize Day ceremony, recognizing the Class of 2026 for achievement in academics, the arts, athletics and character, with several Rhode Island students among the top honorees. Julienne Patterson received the St. George’s Medal, awarded to the member of the sixth form who, in the […]
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Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Middletown 10-3 at Gaudet Field
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — Portsmouth boys lacrosse leaned on a dominant performance at the faceoff X and a six-goal night from Rafe Dionne to roll past Middletown 10-3 at Gaudet Field on Friday. Dionne, a junior attackman, scored six times to lead all scorers. Senior attackman Ted Gersen added three goals, and senior midfielder Luke Brandariz […]
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Aquidneck Island National Police Parade marches through Middletown and Newport for 41st year
Police departments, honor guards, bands and community organizations marched two miles from Middletown into Newport on Sunday for the 41st Aquidneck Island National Police Parade. The procession stepped off at 11:50 a.m. in front of the Hampton Inn and Suites at 317 West Main Road in Middletown, heading south on West Main Road and continuing […]
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Zhang’s walk-off single lifts Middletown past Portsmouth 12-11 in seven-inning thriller
MIDDLETOWN, RI — Junyi Zhang lined a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday to cap a back-and-forth thriller and lift the Middletown Varsity Islanders to a 12-11 win over Portsmouth at Gaudet. Middletown jumped ahead 2-0 in the first and stretched the lead to 5-1 with a three-run third. Portsmouth answered […]
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Rogers boys lacrosse shuts out Tiverton 14-0 at Braga Park
NEWPORT, RI – Rogers boys lacrosse rolled past Tiverton 14-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Braga Park, riding a balanced offense and a stingy defense to a wire-to-wire home victory. Brady McCombe paced the Vikings with four goals, finding the back of the net repeatedly to lead all scorers. Aidan O’Connell and Luke Mathews chipped in […]
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Rogers softball routs Middletown 17-3 behind Leys’ arm and bat
MIDDLETOWN, RI — Rogers softball turned a road trip to Middletown into a four-inning showcase Tuesday, pounding out 12 hits and pulling away for a 17-3 run-rule win over the Islanders at Middletown High School. Lila Leys did the heavy lifting on both sides of the ball for the Vikings. The sophomore went 2-for-4 with […]
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Middletown edges Barrington 10-9 on Lisella walk-off single
Michael Lisella’s walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh lifted Middletown past Barrington 10-9 Saturday at Gaudet. Tied 9-9 entering the seventh, Middletown held Barrington scoreless in the top half before Lisella drove in the winning run, capping a 12-hit afternoon. Middletown scored once in the first, four times in the second and twice […]
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Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Toll Gate rally, wins 16-4
Portsmouth boys lacrosse jumped out to a commanding early lead and held off a late rally from Toll Gate to win 16-4 on Thursday at Portsmouth High School. Portsmouth carried a 13-2 advantage into the third quarter before the visitors stormed back in the second half, trimming the deficit to two goals before the final […]
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Rogers edges Portsmouth in thrilling unified basketball showdown, 38-36
It came down to the final buzzer. Rogers High School’s unified basketball team held off visiting Portsmouth High School 38-36 on Monday evening at Rogers High School in a back-and-forth contest that had fans on their feet throughout. The Vikings, coached by Kristin B., never let the Patriots get comfortable, but Portsmouth made them earn […]
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Messenger’s late goal lifts Tiverton past Rogers in girls lacrosse thriller, 8-7
Addaline Messenger saved her best for last. The senior midfielder scored three goals Monday evening, capping the performance with the game-winner in the final minutes to lift Tiverton past Rogers 8-7 in a girls lacrosse game played at Tiverton High School. The contest was decided within one or two goals the entire game, with neither […]
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Photos: Newport’s 70th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
The Emerald Isle came to Aquidneck Island on Saturday, and Newport delivered one of its most spirited Saint Patrick’s Day parades in years — green attire, leprechauns and all — despite a blustery late-winter day that tested even the most dedicated revelers. The 70th annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade stepped off at 11 a.m. […]
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Portsmouth, Rogers cheerleaders compete at RICCA Championship
Portsmouth and Rogers high school cheerleading teams competed Saturday at the Rhode Island Cheerleading Coaches Association Championship, held at La Salle Academy. Portsmouth competed in Division 3, finishing second. Ponaganset took first place in the division, with Johnston placing third. In other divisional results, La Salle Academy won Division 1, Barrington took first in Division […]
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Portsmouth wins D-1 basketball title, defeats La Salle 49-38
Adam Conheeny scored 18 points and Portsmouth High School’s stifling defense held La Salle Academy to nine first-half points as the Patriots claimed the Rhode Island Division I boys basketball championship Friday night, 49-38, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Portsmouth led 21-9 at halftime and never relinquished control, using relentless defensive pressure to keep the […]
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Lincoln School holds off Tiverton in thriller to claim Division 2 title
In a rematch that lived up to its billing, Lincoln School held on to defeat Tiverton 50-47 Thursday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion to claim the Division 2 title in a game that came down to the final seconds. Tiverton jumped out to a 20-11 halftime lead, with Jah’niece Branch scoring six of her […]
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Tiverton holds off Coventry 47-45 in girls basketball semifinal thriller
Jah’niece Branch scored a key late basket and Beatrice Pimentel converted six clutch free throws in the fourth quarter as the Tiverton Tigers held off Coventry 47-45 in a girls basketball semifinal Tuesday night at Tiverton High School. Branch, who finished with a game-high 15 points, delivered the decisive blow late in the fourth quarter […]
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Portsmouth girls basketball holds off North Kingstown, advances to semifinals
Violet Silvia scored 21 points to lead Portsmouth to a 54-47 win over North Kingstown in a girls basketball playoff game Saturday night at North Kingstown High School. The sophomore standout was the catalyst for a Portsmouth offense that built a 21-18 halftime lead and never looked back. Gyselle Mairs added 16 points and Annie […]
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Coventry erases big deficit, stuns Rogers in fourth quarter to advance to semifinals
Coventry rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to stun Rogers 47-43 in a girls basketball playoff game Saturday at Rogers High School, with the Cougars advancing to the semifinals against Tiverton. Rogers jumped out to a dominant 16-6 lead after the first quarter and appeared in control at 24-12 at halftime, fueled by Zaida Aponte’s […]
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Police top firefighters 5-2 in Aquidneck Island Guns ‘N Hoses charity hockey game, raising record funds for Portsmouth family
Local police officers skated past their firefighter rivals 5-2 Sunday in the 2026 Aquidneck Island Guns ‘N Hoses charity hockey game, held at St. George’s School — claiming their fifth championship in the annual event. But organizers say the real victory belonged to the Milici family. The game raised funds for Mary Jane “MJ” Milici […]
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Portsmouth Middle School girls basketball captures state championship with 51-40 win over Gallagher
Simone Orr scored 15 points to lead Portsmouth Middle School to a 51-40 victory over Gallagher Middle School (Smithfield) in the girls basketball state championship on Thursday. The seventh grader paced a balanced Portsmouth attack that featured four players in double figures. Ryen May added 13 points, while Paige Anderson and Camryn Donovan each contributed […]
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Blanchard’s goal lifts East Bay Riptide past Northern RI Yeti in Sophie’s Squad mental health awareness game
Freshman forward Lorelei Blanchard scored in the first period and the East Bay Riptide held on for a 1-0 victory over the Northern RI Yeti Co-Op in a girls hockey game played Friday night at Portsmouth Abbey. The game was played in support of Sophie’s Squad, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness around mental health […]
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Hundreds gather in Middletown to celebrate the life of Carrigan Nelson
Hundreds of family members, friends, medical professionals and musicians gathered Sunday at the Wyndham Hotel to celebrate the life of Carrigan Nelson, a 24-year-old Portsmouth woman who became a nationally recognized childhood cancer advocate during her seven-year battle with osteosarcoma. Nelson passed away on Christmas Day at Boston Children’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones and […]
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La Salle wins four-team meet at Newport YMCA; Portsmouth honors seniors
La Salle captured first place at a four-team gymnastics meet Saturday at the Newport YMCA, scoring 132.8 to edge host Portsmouth’s 129.3. Barrington finished third with 122.2, followed by Toll Gate/Pilgrim with 113.2. Portsmouth honored seniors Kiley Wordell, Lucy Amand and Leah Hutchinson before the meet. Teammates, coaches and visiting team members recognized the trio […]
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Ruggeri’s buzzer-beater forces double OT as Rogers tops West Warwick
Victor Ruggeri hit a three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to force a second extra period, and Rogers held on to defeat West Warwick 53-50 on Friday night at Rogers High School. The Vikings trailed 26-14 at halftime before storming back with 25 second-half points to force overtime. Juelz Peer led all scorers with 17 […]
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Pilgrim pulls away from Middletown girls basketball, 50-20
Middletown girls basketball fell to Pilgrim 50-20 in a physical road matchup Friday night at Pilgrim High School. The Patriots set the tone early, with several jump balls called during an aggressive first quarter as both teams fought for possession. Pilgrim built a commanding 26-6 lead by halftime. Skylar Hawes led the Patriots with 14 […]
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Rogers boys finish fifth at Sullivan Meet in Providence
Rogers, Tiverton, and Middletown athletes competed at the Sullivan Meet at Providence Career & Technical Academy on Tuesday, with the Vikings boys team finishing fifth overall with 44 points. North Kingstown dominated the meet, winning both the boys and girls team titles with 186.5 and 207 points, respectively. Several local athletes earned top finishes in […]
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Rogers honors legendary coach Jim Psaras with scoreboard dedication, defeats rival Middletown 48-41
A sold-out crowd packed Rogers High School’s gymnasium Tuesday night for far more than a basketball game. Before the Vikings tipped off against island rival Middletown, the Rogers community gathered to honor Jim Psaras, the legendary coach who led the program for 26 seasons and passed away in July 2022 after a battle with cancer. […]
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NK/EG co-op wins gymnastics meet; Middletown’s Ferris qualifies for states in all events
Maya Ferris put together a dominant performance Saturday evening, qualifying for the state meet in all four events and posting the highest all-around score as Middletown hosted Rogers/East Providence and the North Kingstown/East Greenwich co-op at the Middletown YMCA. Ferris scored a 35.2 all-around, taking first place in vault, beam and floor to lead Middletown’s […]
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Rogers girls basketball rallies past East Providence 42-39 in physical contest
Rogers High School erased a 10-point halftime deficit Friday night, outscoring East Providence 25-12 in the second half to secure a 42-39 victory in a physical Division II matchup. Zaida Aponte led all scorers with 15 points for the Vikings, including 11 in the first half. Tamera Robertson added 8 points, with 6 coming in […]
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Portsmouth track athletes claim multiple first-place finishes at indoor dual meet
Portsmouth’s indoor track and field team turned in a strong performance Monday at Providence Career & Technical Academy, with several Patriots capturing first-place finishes in a dual meet against Rhode Island competition. Lucy Tate led the way for Portsmouth on the girls side, winning the long jump with a mark of 17-05.75 (5.32 meters). On […]
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Portsmouth blanks RMT 1-0 in defensive battle at St. George’s
Rafe Dionne’s first-period power play goal proved to be the difference as Portsmouth defeated RMT 1-0 in Rhode Island Interscholastic League hockey action Saturday at St. George’s School. Dionne, a junior defenseman, found the back of the net at the 8:13 mark of the opening period with assists from captain Connor Rogers and Hadrian Dougherty. […]
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Orr, Mairs lead Portsmouth past Tiverton in girls basketball
Stella Orr and Gyselle Mairs each scored 15 points to lead Portsmouth to a 61-32 victory over Tiverton in girls basketball Thursday night at Portsmouth High School. Annie Hurd added 13 points for the Patriots, while Orr also led the team on the glass with seven rebounds. Tiverton’s Cami Oliveira put on a shooting display […]
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East Bay opens home schedule with dominant 9-4 victory over Greater Cranston
East Bay opened its home schedule in emphatic fashion Sunday night at Portsmouth Abbey, jumping out to a commanding early lead en route to a 9-4 win over Greater Cranston Co-Op. The home team wasted no time setting the tone, pouring in five goals in the opening period to take a 5-1 advantage. East Bay […]
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Tiverton holds off Central Falls 56-50 in physical, foul-filled contest
The Tiverton Tigers survived a grueling, physical battle on the road Thursday night, defeating the Central Falls Warriors 56-50 in a game that saw 47 fouls called and three Tiverton starters foul out before the final buzzer. Junior forward Caleb Pureell led the way for Tiverton with a game-high 22 points, providing the offensive spark […]
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West Warwick tops Aquidneck Island Wrestling 49-30 in Portsmouth
West Warwick pulled away late to defeat Aquidneck Island Wrestling 49-30 on Tuesday night at Portsmouth High School in the home team’s first home match of the season. The two teams battled back and forth through most of the night, with Aquidneck Island rallying to take a 24-22 lead after Cashman Downes won at 150 […]
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Pilgrim pulls away in second half, downs Middletown 41-16 in girls basketball season opener
Natalie Fratus scored 12 of her game-high 16 points in the second half as Pilgrim pulled away from Middletown for a 41-16 victory in Friday night’s girls basketball season opener at Middletown High School. The Patriots forced turnovers throughout the game, limiting the Islanders’ offensive opportunities and building on a modest halftime lead. Fratus, a […]
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Portsmouth routs Middletown 78-34 in island rivalry matchup
Adam Conheeny scored a game-high 20 points to lead Portsmouth to a dominant 78-34 victory over Middletown in the Islanders’ home opener Thursday night at Middletown High School. The Patriots came out firing in the first half, building a 40-23 lead by halftime and never looking back in the lopsided island rivalry contest. Jack Casey […]
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Portsmouth cruises past RMT 5-1 in injury fund game
Patrick Chouinard scored twice, including the lone goal of the third period, to lead Portsmouth to a 5-1 victory over RMT in an injury fund game Sunday at St. George’s School. Portsmouth jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period. Hadrian Dougherty opened the scoring at 14:10 with an assist from Luke […]
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Portsmouth routs Middletown 52-17 in Thanksgiving Day rivalry game
Middletown stunned the crowd at Gaudet Middle School on Thanksgiving Day with a spectacular opening play, but Portsmouth dominated the rest of the way in a 52-17 victory on Thursday. Finn McCarthy gave Middletown fans something to cheer about immediately, returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. But the Patriots answered emphatically, scoring 31 unanswered […]
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Ponaganset sweeps Tiverton to claim D3 state volleyball championship
Undefeated Ponaganset defeated Tiverton 3-0 in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division III girls volleyball state championship Sunday at Rhode Island College. The loss ended Tiverton’s season, but Tigers head coach Kerri Allder remained optimistic about the program’s future. “We’ll be back next year in the finals,” Allder said after the match. Several Tiverton players […]
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Tiverton girls soccer captures second straight D-IV state title with 2-1 victory over Lincoln School
Tiverton High School girls soccer team successfully defended its Division IV state championship Sunday, defeating Lincoln School 2-1 at Rhode Island College. The Tigers wasted little time asserting themselves, as Tori Murray found the back of the net in the third minute to give Tiverton an early 1-0 advantage. Tiverton maintained its lead into the […]
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Tiverton girls volleyball sweeps Scituate to reach D3 state final
The Tiverton High School girls volleyball team punched its ticket to the Division IV state championship with a dominant 3-0 sweep of Scituate in Wednesday’s semifinal at Tiverton High School. The Tigers controlled the match from start to finish, with multiple players delivering key performances. Ady Amaral led the offensive attack with six kills while […]
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Tiverton girls soccer advances to D4 state final with 2-1 semifinal win over Davies
The Tiverton High School girls soccer team is headed to the Division IV state championship after defeating Davies 2-1 in a hard-fought semifinal match Wednesday at Tiverton High School. The two teams battled through a scoreless first half before Tiverton broke through in the 34th minute when Beatrice Pimentel found the back of the net […]
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Prout claims Division 2 girls tennis title over Rogers
Prout captured the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division 2 girls tennis championship Saturday afternoon at Slater Park, defeating Rogers 4-0 in the state final. The Crusaders won three singles matches and two of three doubles matches to claim the title over Rogers, which was making its first state final appearance since winning the championship in […]
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Portsmouth Youth Football falls to Cumberland in season finale
The Portsmouth Youth Football junior peewee team closed out its season with a 19-7 loss to Cumberland on Sunday at Portsmouth High School. Portsmouth struck first when Zeni Colon ran for a touchdown early in the first quarter, giving the Patriots a 7-0 lead. Cumberland responded with three unanswered touchdowns throughout the remainder of the […]
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Portsmouth Patriots dominate Chariho 41-0 on homecoming afternoon
The Portsmouth High School football team delivered a commanding homecoming performance Friday afternoon, shutting out Chariho 41-0 at home on Saturday. The Patriots (now 7-2) built an insurmountable 34-0 halftime lead and never looked back in the dominant Division II victory. Senior Luke Brandariz ignited the Portsmouth offense with the game’s first touchdown, a 3-yard […]
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Islanders edge Mt. Pleasant/T2 in thriller, 23-16
In a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final play, Middletown survived a late scare to defeat Mt. Pleasant/T2 Co-op 23-16 Friday night at Conley Stadium. The Islanders’ Mason Turner sealed the victory with a crucial defensive stop in the game’s waning seconds, denying Mt. Pleasant/T2’s last-gasp effort and preserving Middletown’s seven-point advantage. The […]
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Portsmouth girls’ soccer falls to La Salle 4-1 in road matchup
Despite an outstanding defensive performance from goalkeeper Grayson Helie, the Portsmouth High School girls’ soccer team fell 4-1 to La Salle Academy on Wednesday evening in a road contest. Helie was a bright spot for the Patriots, recording an impressive 22 saves to keep Portsmouth competitive throughout the match. Her stellar play in net helped […]
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Classical edges Tiverton 2-0 in defensive battle
The Tiverton High School girls field hockey team battled throughout Monday night’s road contest at Al Morro Athletic Complex, but couldn’t break through offensively against a strong Classical defense, falling 2-0 to the Purple. In what became a defensive struggle under the lights, goalkeeper Nick Brennan was stellar between the pipes for the Tigers (now […]
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Johnston blanks Rogers 35-0 behind dominant defensive effort
Johnston High School’s football team delivered a commanding performance Friday night at Toppa Field, shutting out Rogers 35-0 in a one-sided affair that saw the Panthers control the game from start to finish. Despite the lopsided score, Rogers managed to create some momentum in the first half when Jaidyn Spencer recovered a fumble to energize […]
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Portsmouth boys soccer falls to Pawtucket Co-op 3-1
Portsmouth High School’s boys soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision Tuesday night to Pawtucket Co-op at Max Reed Field in Pawtucket. The Patriots, coached by Mike Stinton with assistants Evan Carnevale and Jeff McGuirl, saw their record fall to 2-4-1 on the season with the loss. The first half saw both teams battle to a […]
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Portsmouth falls to La Salle in four sets despite second-set rally
La Salle Academy’s girls volleyball team overcame a mid-match stumble to defeat visiting Portsmouth 3-1 on Tuesday night, with the Rams taking sets 25-12, 16-25, and two additional sets to secure the victory. The match began with La Salle asserting early dominance, cruising to a commanding 25-12 first-set win that showcased the home team’s offensive […]
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Middletown dominates island rivalry, defeats Rogers 5-0 at Toppa Field
Middletown put on a show Friday night in the island rivalry matchup, defeating Rogers 5-0 at Toppa Field. The Islanders controlled the ball and scored three goals in the first half to lead 3-0. Nikolas DeSouza and Avery Soderberg each scored two goals to lead Middletown. Julian Peckham added one goal to end the night. […]
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Tiverton volleyball stays perfect with 3-0 sweep of St. Raphael Academy
The Tiverton High School girls volleyball team continued its undefeated march through the season Wednesday night, dismantling host St. Raphael Academy in straight sets, 25-16, 25-18, 25-17. The Tigers, now 8-0 on the season, were led by a balanced offensive attack with multiple players contributing across all statistical categories. Sayler Ouellette recorded 15 assists, three […]
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Rogers girls volleyball falls to Narragansett in four-set thriller
The Rogers High School Vikings mounted a spirited comeback Tuesday night but ultimately fell to visiting Narragansett in a thrilling four-set volleyball match at Rogers High School. After falling behind 2-0 in the opening sets, the Vikings (1-2) showed tremendous resilience by rallying to win the third set 28-26 in dramatic fashion. The back-and-forth battle […]
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Rogers girls soccer dominates Tiverton 4-2 behind Cutter’s hat trick
Sophomore sensation Kaia Cutter delivered a masterful performance Tuesday afternoon, scoring three goals to lead the Rogers High School Vikings to a 4-2 victory over Tiverton at Braga Park. The Vikings controlled the tempo from the opening whistle, racing out to a commanding 3-1 halftime lead behind Cutter’s explosive offensive display. The No. 7 forward […]
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Middletown defeats Tiverton 22-6 behind Williams’ two-touchdown performance
Middletown running back Sean Williams powered the Islanders to a 22-6 victory over Tiverton on Thursday night at Portsmouth High School, scoring twice to lead his team’s ground attack. Williams, wearing No. 2, carried the load for Middletown throughout the contest, finding the end zone twice in the convincing win. Jack Silvia added another touchdown […]
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Portsmouth Patriots dominate Rogers Vikings 27-7 behind balanced ground attack
The Portsmouth Patriots showcased a punishing ground game Thursday night, rolling past the Rogers Vikings 27-7 at Portsmouth High School. Senior running back Camryn Dugan led the charge for Portsmouth, finding the end zone along with Adam Conheeny, Jackson Hackley and Michael Faria in a balanced offensive attack. Rogers played tough throughout the first quarter […]
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Middletown girls soccer defeats Tiverton 6-2
Islanders’ offense explodes for six goals in high-scoring victory TIVERTON — Middletown High School’s girls soccer team put on an offensive showcase Tuesday night, defeating Tiverton 6-2 in a high-scoring contest that saw the Islanders pull away for a convincing road victory. Rebecca Audi led Middletown’s balanced attack with multiple goals, while teammates Ayla Green, […]
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Lincoln boys soccer dominates Tiverton in 6-0 shutout victory
Lincoln High School’s boys soccer team put on an offensive clinic Tuesday night, defeating Tiverton 6-0 in a dominant road performance that showcased the Lions’ depth and attacking prowess. Mason DiDomenico led Lincoln’s balanced scoring attack with two goals, while teammates Connor Johnson, Tre Baker, Charles Eltz, Brendan Carranza and Pyetro Wohlenberg also found the […]
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71st Newport Jazz Festival concludes with perfect weather, full crowds
NEWPORT, R.I. — The 71st Newport Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday evening at Fort Adams State Park under perfect weather conditions, capping three days of sold-out performances that showcased everything from high-energy acts to traditional jazz, proving one thing for certain: Jazz music is fun. Friday’s opening day featured a unique educational component as high […]
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71st Newport Jazz Festival opens with student performances, star-studded lineup
NEWPORT, R.I. — The 71st Newport Jazz Festival kicked off Friday at Fort Adams State Park, combining the energy of emerging talent with legendary performers across three days of music that has drawn sold-out crowds to Newport’s iconic waterfront venue. Friday’s opening day featured a unique educational component as high school students from across the […]
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Over 1,300 runners celebrate craft beer and fitness at ninth annual Newport Beer Run
More than 1,300 runners laced up their shoes Saturday for the ninth annual Newport Beer Run at Fort Adams State Park, combining a scenic 5K race with craft beer sampling in one of Newport’s most popular summer events. Christopher Collett of Providence dominated the men’s field, crossing the finish line in 14:51 to earn the […]
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American stars sweep historic Hall of Fame Open finals
The 2025 Hall of Fame Open concluded Sunday with American players capturing every title in a historic sweep at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, marking the first time in over 35 years that a women’s professional singles champion was crowned on Newport’s storied courts. Caty McNally delivered the day’s most dramatic performance, staging a […]
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Middletown/Newport 12U All-Stars rally past Portsmouth 3-1 in season finale
In a hard-fought defensive battle that showcased the talent of both squads, the Middletown/Newport 12U All-Stars rallied for two runs in the fifth inning and added an insurance run in the sixth to defeat Portsmouth 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at Arthur Sherman Field. The game marked the conclusion of what had been successful seasons for […]
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Saturday sets stage for Championship Sunday at Hall of Fame Open
Under brilliant sunshine and perfect tennis conditions, the Hall of Fame Open’s semifinal Saturday delivered everything fans could hope for: comeback victories, dominant performances, and the promise of compelling championship matches ahead. The day’s marquee moment came on Center Court when Caty McNally staged a remarkable comeback against Elizabeth Mandlik. After dropping the opening set […]
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Nine Americans shine as historic Hall of Fame Open returns women’s tennis to Newport
The International Tennis Hall of Fame witnessed a piece of history Sunday as the qualifying round of the 2025 Hall of Fame Open began with 16 matches in front of a record-breaking crowd, marking the first time in 35 years that professional women’s tennis has returned to Newport’s hallowed grass courts. The day belonged to […]
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Photo Gallery: Italy storms back for convincing 12-7 victory over USA in Newport Polo Series
Team Italy got their redemption Saturday evening at Glen Farm Polo Grounds, defeating the USA 12-7 in a thrilling match that had the crowd on their feet until the final chukker. The 13th edition of this cherished Newport International Polo Series tradition lived up to its billing as “grande spettacolo,” with Italy seeking to avenge […]
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Middletown High School celebrates Class of 2025 Graduation
Middletown High School’s Class of 2025 celebrated its big day with a graduation ceremony at Gaudet Field on Saturday, June 14. The event honored 139 graduates and featured speeches from school officials, students, and community leaders. Principal Donna Sweet welcomed the graduates and delivered the Principal’s address, with Madelyn King delivering the Collective Student Voice […]
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Rogers High School celebrates Class of 2025 Graduation
Rogers High School celebrated the graduation of 127 seniors during a ceremony held at Toppa Field in Newport on Thursday (June 12). The Class of 2025 marked this milestone under clear skies as family, friends, and school officials gathered to honor their achievements. The evening’s ceremony began with the procession of faculty to “Air for […]