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2016-2017 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Paula Cavanagh The price of gas was $1.35. The president was Ronald Reagan. The year’s Best Picture was Chariots of Fire. That year in question was 1981, and it also happened to be the last time Pilgrim field hockey hoisted the state championship trophy. That is, until this past season, when Paula Cavanagh willed her squad to glory. The Pats snuck into the postseason as the No. 7 seed and dispatched each opponent they faced en

route to a Division II title. Chariho and Tiverton were obstacles along the way, before No. 1s e e d e d Lincoln School gave Pilgrim all it could handle. The Lynx carried a 1-0 lead and heavy shots-on-goal advantage into the break. “The message [at half] was ‘Don’t play like you’re afraid to lose, play like you want to win,’” Cavanagh said after the win. “For the first half, we were playing a lot of defense and

when that happens, you can’t win a game if you play defense, but you can win a game when you play defense but you also play the best offense you can. If you’re playing like you’re afraid to lose, then you can’t win; but if you play like you want to win, then you can do it.” With her team facing a 1-0 deficit, senior captain Cavanagh knew it wasn’t time to panic. She was calm, cool and collected as she potted the game-winner with four minutes to go, shocking the Lynx at rain-soaked Roger Williams University. “I remember it going

out to Karly [Evans], and

[she] hit it in, and then I

just picked m y

head up and went for the corner like I was supposed to do,” Cavanagh said. “Everyone was there doing their job if it were to miss. It was a great moment. Exactly what we wanted to do.”

That was all Cavanagh did that year: She played like she wanted to win, and her numbers showed it. Cavanagh scored often, notching 13 goals, but she was far-and-away the team leader in assists with eight as well. Pilgrim field hockey represented the first real success of the Warwick consolidation process, with former ’Canes such as Kayla Morin filling crucial roles, but Cavanagh tied it all together. “She was great at the

end of last year before we went into summer league, she was interested in making sure we had the Vets girls playing with us, made contacts with them, included them in everything and making sure especially that the seniors really felt welcome,” Pilgrim field hockey head coach Stephanie Shields said. “They were included in all the things the seniors would take care of, planning a car wash, the pasta dinners, and really once the season started they really clicked.” She also stepped up for the lacrosse team as it made the jump to Division II. Pilgrim finished with just a 310 record, but it could have been worse if Cavanagh didn’t jump out of the net and lead the team with 28 ■ CAVANAGH - PAGE 24

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Kwity Paye Kwity Paye, who concluded his Hendricken career as one of the top high school football players the state has ever seen, is the Warwick Beacon Male Athlete of the Year, as well as the Football Player of the Year. Paye was a force for three consecutive seasons on both sides of the ball for the Hawks’ football program, emerging as the top football player in the state for the last two seasons. On offense in 2016, Paye carried the ball 44 times, averaging nearly

15 yards per rush and scoring a teamhigh 1 3

rushing touchdowns. His physical style of running proved to be the perfect counter for Matt DiTondo’s speed and elusiveness out of the backfield. Paye’s primary position was defensive end, though, and he dominated opposing offenses, even with advers a r i e s drawing up plays to go away from Paye’s side of t h e field. H e l e d t h e Hawks in total tackles (65), tackles for loss (12) and sacks (4.5).

He notched his third varsity state title on Dec. 3, 2016, in Hendricken’s overpowering 4828 victor y

over rival La Salle. P a y e shined on the state’s biggest stage, scoring four touchdowns as the Rams’ defense had no answer for the 6foot-4, 240-pound fullback. For his efforts, Paye was voted in by his peers as an

Under Armour AllAmerican. Paye didn’t only shine on the football field, though. The Hendricken senior stood out for the Hawks’ t r a c k a n d field program during the winter and the spring. P a y e helped Hendricken capture the indoor track title with his performance in the shot put, earning second place at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Indoor State Championship at the Providence Career and

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GIRLS’ COACH OF THE YEAR

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Stephanie Shields

Bishop Hendricken golf, hockey

Pilgrim field hockey

Technical Academy in February. Hendricken held off second-place Central and third-place La Salle for the crown. In the spring, Paye teamed up with Ethan Pezzullo, Desmond Bernal and Russell White to earn second in the 4x100 relay at the RIIL Outdoor State Championship at Brown Stadium, helping the Hawks to a second-place team finish. “Kwity was so famous from football he didn’t even have to do indoor or outdoor track, but he completely dedicated himself to making our team better,” Hendricken head track coach Jim Doyle said. “He was a big part of our team’s accomplishments.” Paye will now move on to play football for national power University of ■

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BASEBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - NICK CEHELSKY, TOLL GATE Toll Gate baseball posted a winning record in Division I for the first time in more than a decade, and junior Nick Cehelsky was a big reason why. Cehelsky was arguably the

best pitcher in the state this spring, as the southpaw posted a 5-1 record with one save and a state-best 0.63 earned run average. He appeared in eight

games on the mound as the Titans compiled a 10-8 record, earning a postseason berth. Cehelsky didn’t just pitch, though.

The left-hander appeared in 16 games as a batter, totaling the seventh-most plate appearances on the team while playing outfield. He was effective with the

bat in his hand in addition to his pitching prowess, posting a .300 average with a .404 on base percentage and nine runs scored. Cehelsky will look to lead

the Titans to back-to-back postseason trips next spring when he returns to anchor Toll Gate’s pitching staff in 2018. - M.M.

ALL CITY TEAM ZACHARY D’ANDREA

TYLER PARKS

JORDAN MAROT

KYLE MARRAPESE

PILGRIM, P

HENDRICKEN, P

D’Andrea was the ace of Pilgrim’s pitching staff, posting a 1.56 ERA.

Just a sophomore, Parks went 3-1 with a 2.35 ERA in 38 2/3 innings.

The Hawks’ tall right-handed sophomore provided quality innings.

The southpaw was dominant in the late innings out of the bullpen.

MATT SMALDONE

DYLAN McCORMICK

MARCUS ALEXANDER

JORDAN CARVALHO

HENDRICKEN, P

TOLL GATE, C

HENDRICKEN, C

Hendricken’s lefthander added stability to its starting rotation.

The Hawks’ senior lefty posted several quality starts on the mound.

Alexander batted .340 for the Titans with a team-high 15 RBIs.

Carvalho had power in the middle of the Hawks’ batting order.

MATT WOODS

SEAN BLANCHARD

DOMENIC CROCENZI

DAVID BORDIERI

PILGRIM, INF

BH, INF

HENDRICKEN, INF

Woods had a teamhigh .315 average and seven stolen bases.

He was third on the Pats with a .275 average, and second with eight RBIs.

Just a freshman, Crocenzi put together a solid allaround spring.

Bordieri shined in the middle infield and out of the leadoff spot.

DYLAN PALMIOTTI

TUCKER FLINT

DAN PRATT

JOSH COLEMAN

TG, INF

BH, OF

TG, OF,P

TG, OF

Palmiotti was second on Toll Gate in both average and RBIs.

The Hawks’ AllStater had an impressive sophomore campaign.

Pratt had a .293 average at the plate and posted a 2.42 ERA.

The Toll Gate senior was tied for second on the Titans in RBIs with 14.

DAVE DEFUSCO

MICHAEL HAMPSON

MATT MARTINEZ

TG, OF,P

PILGRIM, OF

TG, INF,P

Defusco led the Titans with a .409 average and had a 1.57 ERA.

Hampson was second on Pilgrim in batting average at .283.

Martinez had a 1.75 ERA on the mound and added a .250 average.

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Hendricken senior forward Pat Creamer helped to lead the Hawks to their second consecutive Division I boys’ hockey state title this winter, and because of this, Creamer is this year ’s Warwick Beacon Boys’ Hockey Athlete of the Year. Creamer led all scorers in the Championship Division with 51 points on 22 goals and 29 assists, carrying his dominant play from the regular season over to the postseason. His performance in Hendricken’s state title sweep of rival La Salle earned Creamer a second consecutive title series MVP award. After shining for the Hawks for four straight seasons, Creamer will move on to the University of Rhode Island next year. - M.M.

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BOYS’ HOCKEY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - PAT CREAMER, HENDRICKEN ALL CITY TEAM

HONORABLE MENTION Collin Csoszor, TG Collin Driscoll, Pilgrim Matt Pacheco, Pilgrim Mike Sollenberger, Pilgrim Max Fields, TG Jack Dean, TG Dan Cavanagh, BH Kyle Palumbo, TG

Toll Gate sophomore Nicole Procaccini is the Warwick Beacon Girls’ Hockey Player of the Year. Warwick Co-op struggled as a team amid the top squads in the state, but Procaccini was certainly a bright spot for the Lady Titans. Procaccini accounted for more than half of Warwick’s goals, netting eight of the team’s 15 tallies on the season. She also added an assist for a team-high nine points. The speedy sophomore forward had three multi-point games and two multi-goal games throughout the course of Warwick’s 17-game winter season. Procaccini’s top two games of the season came on Jan. 21 against East Bay Co-op and Feb. 10 vs. Cumberland/Lincoln/Mount St. Charles Co-op, as she netted a pair of goals in each contest. After a breakout sophomore season, Procaccini will be back to lead the Lady Titans offensively next winter. Procaccini’s skill and experience will undoubtedly help Warwick Co-op during the 2017-18 season, as the Lady Titans look to bounce back from a winless campaign. - M.M.

MICHAEL DiMASCOLO

ANDREW HOPGOOD

PETER KREKORIAN

HENDRICKEN, F

HENDRICKEN, F/D

DiMascolo was second on the Hawks with 39 points as a sophomore.

The first-liner posted 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points.

Krekorian displayed versatility en route to compiling 24 points.

TY MORGAN

D.J. KOWALIK

WILL FOX

PILGRIM, F

TG, F

Morgan was the state’s leading scorer with 58 points this winter.

The senior led the Titans in both goals with 18 and points with 22.

Fox was tied for first in points on Toll Gate with 22 and also had 15 assists.

RONALD MINEAR

JACK CLEMENTS

MATT RICKARD

PILGRIM, F

HENDRICKEN, D

Minear was fourth on the Pats in scoring with 30 points on the season.

Clements was second on Pilgrim in points behind Morgan with 41.

Arguably the top defenseman in the state posted 23 points.

PAT REILLY

JACOB PAOLINO

CAMDEN PALUMBO

PILGRIM, D

HENDRICKEN, D

TG, D

Provided 36 points on 18 goals and 18 assists from the blue line.

Paolino was solid at both ends of the ice as one of the Hawks’ top defensemen.

Palumbo led all Titans’ blue liners in points with 11 points.

PATRICK GRIBBIN

AUSTIN SEQUEIRA

HENDRICKEN, G

TG, G

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Gribbin was the last line of defense as the Hawks rolled to a state crown.

The Titans’ sophomore netminder posted a 2.02 goals against average.

Jim Creamer, Hendricken

GIRLS’ HOCKEY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - NICOLE PROCACCINI, WARWICK CO-OP ALL CITY TEAM SHANNON McCAMISH

REBECCA YASEEN

HANNA GIVEN

WARWICK, F

McCamish played on Warwick’s top line and posted three assists.

Yaseen moved from goaltender to forward this season and scored three goals.

Given added a pair of goals for Warwick during the winter.

KARINNE MEDEIROS

MARY GREENWELL

WARWICK, D

WARWICK, G

Medeiros dished out a team-high four assists from the blue line.

Greenwell made 533 saves throughout Warwick’s 17 games this winter.

COACH OF THE YEAR Dave Tibbetts, Warwick Co-op

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WRESTLING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - NICK MARTINO, BISHOP HENDRICKEN You would be hard pressed to find a better wrestler in Rhode Island, let alone Warwick, than Nick Martino. Martino, who is this year ’s Warwick Beacon Wrestling Athlete of the Year, owned the 285-pound weight class this season. He captured the state title before heading to

New Englands and dispatching Simsbury High School’s Jasper Stone in the championship round. His performance helped the Hawks place fifth in the region and tops among Rhode Island teams. Martino earned his state gold with a pin of North Kingstown’s Richard Brown. He was one of two indi-

vidual state champions, along with Devin Rivet at 138, who willed Hendricken to a third-place overall finish at states. The Hawks’ senior star went out on top, and has the gold to show for it. -J.M.

ALL CITY TEAM SHAWN HOLLAND

ERIC WATTS

NATE WILLIAMS

CAM NAPPI

PILGRIM, 106

PILGRIM, 113

HENDRICKEN, 113

HENDRICKEN, 120

Holland took sixth place at the state meet, earning a spot on the podium.

Watts earned a bronze medal for the Pats, one of their top performers.

Williams solidified his jump from 106 to 113 with a silver medal.

The Hawks saw another state podium finish from Nappi, who took fourth.

ANDREW SOARES

JACOB ZULLER

DEVIN RIVET

DYLAN DiSANO

PILGRIM, 126

PILGRIM, 132

HENDRICKEN, 138

HENDRICKEN, 145

Soares was one of many Pilgrim wrestlers to place, grabbing fourth.

The Pilgrim senior grabbed bronze in his weight class at states.

Rivet was one of two Hendricken state champions this season.

DiSano fell short in the title round, but went home with a medal at states.

KYLE BROWN

GARRISON POTTER

TYLER PARTON

STEVE KAVANAGH

TG, 152

PILGRIM, 160

PILGRIM, 170

PILGRIM, 182

Brown was the lone Titan to place at states, earning fourth place.

Potter was Pilgrim’s top finisher at the state meet, winning a silver medal.

Parton also snagged fourth place, and another Pats podium finish.

Kavanagh earned himself a spot amongst the top six in his weight class.

MARCUS ECKERT PILGRIM, 220

Eckert took his place on the podium after taking home sixth place.

COACH OF THE YEAR Tom O’Connor, Pilgrim

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Laurel Ten Eyck was Toll Gate’s top player this season, earning herself the No. 5 seed in Division II and the moniker of Warwick Beacon Girls’ Athlete of the Year. This marks back-to-back years that the senior has received the honor. Ten Eyck helped lead the No. 4-seeded Titans to the D-II semifinals before falling to eventual state champion No. 1 Prout. While Ten Eyck won’t be back next year, her senior leadership will pay dividends- for a young Titans squad going forward. -J.M.

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - LAUREL TEN EYCK, TOLL GATE ALL CITY TEAM VANESSA ESCAMILIA

MADDY CAPALDI

PILGRIM

TOLL GATE

The junior provided strong leadership for the Pats this season.

Capaldi earned a spot in the state open tournament as one of D-II’s best.

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TOLL GATE

Gregoire helped anchor a solid core for the Titans in 2016.

Sammartino was one of Toll Gate’s top singles players all year long.

Hendricken junior Colin Sutyla is this year’s Warwick Beacon Golfer of the Year. Sutyla was one of the top golfers in the state all season long, ultimately earning second at the state championship at Cranston Country Club in May. He led the field after the first day of play at Cranston CC, but defending state champion Will Dickson of Moses Brown stormed back on the 18th hole to force a playoff, with both players concluding their two round at even. Dickson would capture his fourth consecutive individual state crown, parring the playoff hole while Sutyla carded a bogey. However, Sutyla’s second-place effort, along with a third-place finish from senior Joey Tucker, helped the Hawks earn their first team state championship since 2001. Another notable finish for Sutyla was at the coveted U.S. Challenge Cup at Alpine Country Club in Cranston. Dickson went on to win that tournament, as well, but Sutyla finished in a tie for third at plus-5. He recorded the second-best finish from a Rhode Islander in that tournament. Sutyla will undoubtedly be the favorite to capture the individual title come next spring after his strong junior campaign. -M.M.

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Pearson made the cut for the final round, one of four Hawks to do so.

Tucker finished third at the state meet, three strokes behind Sutyla.

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PILGRIM

HENDRICKEN

Goudis was the lone Pilgrim golfer to earn a spot in the final round.

Irons finished tied for sixth, one of three Hawks to earn a top-6 spot.

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Michigan next fall, as he broke his initial commitment to Boston College to join the Wolverines.

Paye’s opportunity to move on to the next level and play Division I football will fulfill a childhood dream of his.

“I feel like I always knew I could do it, but the people around me telling me I couldn’t do it really pushed me to

work harder,” Paye told the Beacon back in October. “Growing up, I just had that work ethic. My mom raised

me a certain way, that if you want something, you have to go out and fight for it.” - Matt Metcalf

ALL CITY TEAM ANTHONY VANN

CHRIS HINDLE

MATT DiTONDO

NATE FERRI

TG, QB

HENDRICKEN, QB

HENDRICKEN, RB

PILGRIM, RB

Vann led Toll Gate’s offense and had a strong finish to his junior season.

Hindle was the state’s top quarterback, passing for 24 touchdowns.

The senior rushed for over 1,000 yards and added 12 touchdowns.

Ferri was Pilgrim’s top offensive threat out of the backfield this season.

ANDREW HOPGOOD

TY WELDON-MARTIN

MICHAEL CHARNLEY

MITCH FIELDING

HENDRICKEN, WR

PILGRIM, WR

HENDRICKEN, OL

PILGRIM, OL

Hopgood hauled in a state-best 16 touchdowns on 793 yards receiving.

Pilgrim’s senior wideout was a top target in the passing game.

Charnley helped Hendricken produce the top offense in the state.

Fielding was a First Team All-Division selection on the Pats’ offensive line.

DAVID DeCESARE

XAVIER TRUSS

MAX LAITER

SAM LAURIE

HENDRICKEN, OL

TG, OL/DL

HENDRICKEN, OL

DeCesare created space in the running game and time in the passing game.

Hendricken’s big sophomore emerged as a key contributor.

Laiter earned a Second Team AllDivision nod for his play.

Laurie chipped in on the offensive line to help the running and passing games.

NICK MARTINO

JORDAN CARVALHO

GARET SYLVESTRE

JAMAL MARTEY

HENDRICKEN, DL

PILGRIM, DL/OL

PILGRIM, DE

Martino posted 49 total tackles and had eight tackles for loss.

Carvalho was second on the Hawks in total tackles with 58.

Sylvestre was a Third Team AllDivision pick as a senior.

Martey was one of the top pass rushers for Pilgrim in the fall.

TEAGAN STRINGFELLOW

SAM HILL

SIMON DAVIS

ANTHONY WITHERSTONE

TG, LB

HENDRICKEN, LB

PILGRIM, DB

HENDRICKEN, DB

Stringfellow was one of the most physical players in Division III.

A senior captain, Hill was a leader for the Hawks on defense with 50 tackles.

Davis was arguably the top defensive back in Division II-A this season.

Witherstone was second on Hendricken in interceptions with three.

ZACK BROOKS

RYAN BLAIS

ANDREW FLINT

HENDRICKEN, DB

HENDRICKEN, K

HENDRICKEN, P

Brooks had 46 tackles and a teambest four picks as a sophomore.

The senior was a reliable option in the kicking game for the Hawks.

Flint put opposing offenses in tough spots on the field all season.

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ALL CITY TEAM DYLAN McSPARREN

GRIFFIN O’FARRELL

HENDRICKEN, ATTACK

The senior led the Hawks in both goals and points this spring.

O’Farrell ranked second on Hendricken in goals and points.

KYLE ST. JEAN

JACK DEAN

PILGRIM, ATTACK

TG, ATTACK

St. Jean netted 23 goals during his sophomore season for the Pats.

Dean had a teamhigh 28 assists and was second in points with 51.

EZRA COX

PAT REILLY

TG, ATTACK

PILGRIM, MF

Cox was second on the Titans in goals with 30 as a sophomore.

Reilly led the state in assists with 53. He totaled 88 points.

KYLE PALUMBO

MIKE DUCKWORTH

TG, MF

HENDRICKEN, MF

Palumbo helped pace Toll Gate’s offense with a teamhigh 55 points.

Duckworth thrived at the offensive end for the Hawks as a senior.

CONNOR SULLIVAN

M.J. ROCHELEAU

TG, MF

PILGRIM, D

Sullivan produced 19 goals and 16 assists on the season.

Rocheleau was solid defensively and added three assists.

JIMMY McKAY

CAM DUPREY

PILGRIM, D

HENDRICKEN, D

McKay helped to lead Pilgrim’s defensive efforts as a senior.

The Hendricken senior was one of the top defenders in the state.

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BOYS’ LACROSSE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - STEVE PEZZULLO, PILGRIM Pats made it all the way to the D-III title game, where they would ultimately fall to undefeated Chariho. Pezzullo followed up a breakout junior season with an even more impressive campaign to close out his Pilgrim career, netting a state-best 85 goals. He also added 16

No boys’ lacrosse player in the state found the back of the net more frequently than Pilgrim senior attack Steve Pezzullo. Pilgrim had one of the top offenses in the state, sparked by Pezzullo and the state’s top assist man Patrick Reilly. Led by those two players, the

assists to that goal total for 101 points, which were good for second in the state. This spring marked the second consecutive season that Pezzullo was tabbed a First Team All-Division selection for his play on the field. - M.M.

TYLER BALUTOWSKI

RYAN WILLIAMS

PILGRIM, GK

BH, GK

Balutowski, a junior captain, stopped 173 shots on the season.

Williams was solid in net, stopping 105 shots in Division I for Hendricken.

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BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - NIKOLAS REYGADAS, TOLL GATE Warwick’s best cross country runner was Nikolas Reygadas, but it surely was close. The 2016-17 Warwick Beacon Boys’ Cross Country Athlete of the Year edged Hendricken’s Jordan Dagrin by less than a half-second at the 2016 RIIL Cross Country State Championships this past fall.

Reygadas shaved a full minute off of his time from last year’s meet, at which he finished 53rd. His hard work in the offseason came to fruition as he jumped 44 spots to just inside the top 10 at No. 9. Reygadas will have one more chance to continue

climbing the state rankings as he enters his senior season. With household names like La Salle’s D.J. Principe and Barrington’s Mars Bishop graduating this past spring, the stage is set for Reygadas to take the state crown for himself. - J.M.

Jordan Dagrin, BH

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Aidan Tierney, BH

Jonathan Iamarone, BH

Max Waite, BH

Dan Ruggiero, BH

COACH OF THE YEAR Jim Doyle, Hendricken

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ALL CITY TEAM AARON RAMOS

CHUKWUMA ONYEJOSE

PILGRIM, F

HENDRICKEN, F

Ramos led the Pats in goals, assists and points as a freshman.

He was second on the Hawks in both goals and points as a junior.

CHUKWUDI ONYEJOSE

DANNY PEIXINHO

HENDRICKEN, F

PILGRIM, F

Onyejose chipped in with four goals and seven points during the fall.

Peixinho produced a solid season for the Pats with nine goals and 11 points.

EVAN O’CONNOR

ALEXIS BELTRAN

PILGRIM, F

TG, F

A steady contributor with four goals and four assists in Division III.

Beltran paced the Titans with three goals and three assists.

EWAN NOBLE

KEVIN TORRICO

HENDRICKEN, MF

Noble dished out a team-high six assists as a sophomore.

Torrico, another sophomore for Hendricken, was solid at both ends.

MATT WOODS

ANDREW PIMENTAL

PILGRIM, D

HENDRICKEN, D

Scored five goals and was a leader on defense for the Pats.

Pimental dished out three assists and was impressive on defense.

RYAN MOREL

KYLE BROWN

HENDRICKEN, GK

TG, GK

The sophomore made 58 saves to help lead the Hawks to the D-I semis.

The senior turned aside 102 shots as the last line of defense.

BOYS’ SOCCER ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - LUCAS GESMUNDO, HENDRICKEN The Bishop Hendricken soccer team featured a balanced scoring attack this season, but senior midfielder Lucas Gesmundo still managed to rise above the rest. The 2016-17 Warwick Beacon Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year led Hendricken with 11 goals and was tied for the team lead in assists

with six. He helped the Hawks to an 8-1-5 league record and a berth in the Division I semifinals. He notched a goal in the quarterfinals as Hendricken slipped past Shea, 3-1, but no one in green and gold could find the net against Portsmouth. The Patriots blanked Hendricken, 1-0,

before falling to Barrington in the title round. Despite the semifinal shutout, Hendricken would not have gotten that far without Gesmundo. He controlled both ends of the field and demonstrated his dominance on the stat sheet. - J.M.

COACH OF THE YEAR Michael Rooney, Hendricken

ALL CITY TEAM HANNAH McNULTY

KAT RAPOSO

TG, F

PILGRIM, F

The senior standout paced Toll Gate with a team-high eight goals.

Buried a team-high eight goals and added an assist for nine points.

JORDAN PETRUCCI

LILY FORTIN

PILGRIM, MF

TG, MF

Petrucci was solid in the middle of the field, posting a goal and an assist.

Fortin dished out an assist and was sound defensively for Toll Gate.

GIULIA MARSELLA

McKENNA LEAHY

PILGRIM, MF

TG, MF

The sophomore netted two goals and compiled five assists.

Leahy, a sophomore, was second on the team in goals and points.

KARLA WOLSTENHOLME

ALYSSA PEIXINHO

TG, D

PILGRIM, D

Wolstenholme helped to lead the defensive efforts for the Titans.

Peixinho shined as a sophomore, chipping in with two goals and three points.

JULIA GROSSI TG, D

Grossi built off a strong freshman campaign as a sophomore.

GIRLS’ SOCCER ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - KATELYN VIEIRA, PILGRIM COACH OF THE YEAR Pilgrim sophomore forward Katelyn Vieira is the Warwick Beacon Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year after compiling the highest points total of any player at Pilgrim or Toll Gate. Vieira built off a solid freshman season in 2015 this year, as she emerged as Pil-

grim’s go-to option for offense. She was first in points on the team with 11, totaling a team-best five assists, and her six goals were good for second on the Pats behind senior Kat Raposo (8). Vieira had four multipoint games during the fall,

dishing out three assists in a 3-2 victory over Cranston West on Oct. 6, and burying two goals in a loss to Bay View on Sept. 20. She also had a goal and an assist in victories over Exeter/West Greenwich (9/9) and rival Toll Gate (10/25). - M.M.

Tom Flanders, Pilgrim

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - JUSTIN MAZZULLA, HENDRICKEN Hendricken senior Justin Mazzulla is this year ’s Warwick Beacon Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year. Mazzulla has been a tremendous player and leader for the Hawks’ pro-

gram over the last four years. He eclipsed the 1,700point plateau for his career, compiling three state championships over his four years, with the latest one coming at The Ryan

Center over the winter against upset-minded Shea. The Raiders put the Hawks on their heels out of the gate in the title game, with Erickson Bans and Abdul Ajia leading the

way as Shea took a lead into halftime. But, behind the leadership of Mazzulla, Hendricken stormed back to earn the state championship trophy with a strong final 16 minutes of

the season. The 6-foot-3 guard posted a balanced stat line of 18.1 points, eight rebounds, five assists, 2.5 steals and two blocks per game during his senior campaign.

The Johnston native will continue his basketball career at the Division I level when he takes his talents to George Washington University (Atlantic 10) in Washington, D.C. - M.M.

ALL CITY TEAM TYRONE WEEKS

JAKE GONSALVES

BOBBY FIORITO

BRANDON SCOTT

HENDRICKEN, F

PILGRIM, G

HENDRICKEN, G

TG, G

Weeks was a force for the Hawks, averaging 17.8 points per game.

Gonsalves led all Pilgrim scorers with 18.6 points per game.

Fiorito emerged as one of the top point guards in the state for the Hawks.

Scott, a sophomore, poured in 14.6 points per game.

MATT WOODS

JALEN WATSON

DAMIEN MENDOZA

ISAIAH MYLERS

PILGRIM, G

HENDRICKEN, G

TG, G

BH, F

Woods ranked second on Pilgrim with 15.7 points per game.

The shooting guard provided a steady scoring lift for the Hawks.

Toll Gate’s point guard averaged an even 11 points per game.

Hendricken’s senior forward chipped in with 7.2 points per game.

HONORABLE MENTION Angel Sanchez, BH David Cabeceiras, Pilgrim

Pilgrim sophomore Caitlyn Fallon’s ability to make an impact at both the offensive and defensive ends made her one of the top girls’ basketball players in Division II. Fallon ranked second on the Pats in points per game (10.1), points (191), field goals made (87) and made free throws (17). She was also first in rebounds and blocks. Fallon posted some monster double-doubles during the winter season, none bigger than the one she had against undefeated and eventual Division II champion Johnston on Feb. 21, dominating in the paint to the tune of 12 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks. The sophomore, who is also a standout pitcher in softball, will be back to lead both the girls’ basketball and softball squads at Pilgrim for the next two years. - M.M.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Aidan Estrella, TG Nate Ferri, Pilgrim

Jamal Gomes, Hendricken

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - CAITLYN FALLON, PILGRIM ALL CITY TEAM KAT RAPOSO

CHRISTINA BARRY

NATALIE ALOISIO

PILGRIM, G

TG, G

Raposo was the leading scorer in Warwick with 13.1 points per game.

Barry was Toll Gate’s leading scorer, averaging 10 points per game.

The freshman point guard averaged 6.6 points per game in her first season.

MACKENZIE HOUGH

MARISA GIARD

CRYSTAL ARMSTRONG

PILGRIM, G

TG, G

PILGRIM, F

Hough averaged 4.1 points per game while playing shooting guard.

Giard helped to pace Toll Gate as a senior with 7.5 points per game.

Was solid on the glass and averaged 4.6 points per contest.

COACH OF THE YEAR Scott Bayha, Pilgrim

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ALL CITY TEAM BRITTNEY BOYD

DIANDRA DELSIGNORE

PILGRIM, F/MF

TG, F

Boyd came over from Vets and did not miss a beat, notching eight points.

Delsignore led the Titans in scoring with six points on three goals.

NICOLE PROCACCINI

MORGAN OLIVER

TG, F

PILGRIM, F

Procaccini led the Titans in assists this season, tallying three.

Oliver was fourth on the champion Pats in points with seven.

KAYLA MORIN

STEPHANIE LANGEVIN

PILGRIM, F

Morin made an immediate impact at Pilgrim, scoring 10 goals.

Langevin brought scoring ability and strong leadership as a captain.

BRIANNA BOYD

HOPE FRYE

PILGRIM, MF

Boyd was one of a few ’Canes who made consolidation an easy process.

Frye helped settle down the midfield as Pilgrim made its title run.

ADDISON MURPHY

KARLY EVANS

PILGRIM, D

Murphy helped anchor a stout Pilgrim defense all season.

Evans was an elite defender, helping Pilgrim allow just one playoff goal.

LINDSEY FONTES

MARY GREENWELL

PILGRIM, GK

TG, GK

Fontes made 95 saves for the Pats, coming up clutch in the title game as well.

Greenwell was a stalwart for Toll Gate, making 168 saves.

FIELD HOCKEY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - PAULA CAVANAGH, PILGRIM ■

Cavanagh

(Continued from page 15) points. Her 20 goals and eight assists were first in both categories. While she brought considerable talent to the field,

she also came equipped with unmatched confidence. That might be the hardest quality to replace. “It’ll be tough,” Shields said about replacing Cavanagh. “She really was one of the go-to people for me, if I had to get info out

to the girls, she was always right there. Then what she brought to us on the field, obviously scoring winning goals, is huge. But I think other girls have seen her example and want to live up to that and strive for that.” -J.M.

COACH OF THE YEAR Stephanie Shields, Pilgrim

ALL CITY TEAM KARLY EVANS PILGRIM, 1B

Pilgrim’s junior first baseman brought versatility, defense and power to the lineup this season. MALLORIE LINK TG, OF

The Titans struggled in Division I this year, but Link was a bright spot in the outfield with her defense. OLIVIA KING PILGRIM, C

King continued to be a consistent source of production for the Pats during her junior year behind the dish. ALEXIS LeBELLE TG, 3B

LeBelle was a reliable defender at the hot corner for Toll Gate, providing solid protection down the line all year. MORGAN ALMON PILGRIM, P

Almon formed a devastating onetwo punch with Fallon, proving to be one of the stronger pitching trios in the state. JERIANN EVANS PILGRIM, SS

The senior shortstop brought leadership and skill at her position, helping the Pats navigate the tough waters of D-I.

SOFTBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - CAITLYN FALLON, PILGRIM Pilgrim sophomore Caitlyn Fallon was a dual threat on the softball diamond this spring, as she was equally effective in the circle and at the plate. Because of this, she has been named the Warwick Beacon’s Softball Player of the Year. Due to consolidation, Pilgrim moved up to Division I this spring, and Fallon helped to lead the Pats to a 7-

10 league record, earning the program a spot in the playoffs. Fallon, who starred at Vets during her freshman season, continued her dominance in the circle at Pilgrim, recording a 7-9 record while compiling 86 strikeouts against the best competition in the state. She was tied for 13th in the state throughout all divisions with those seven wins.

COACH OF THE YEAR Paul Kennedy, Pilgrim

Fallon also served as a power threat in the middle of Pilgrim’s batting order, blasting seven home runs on the season, which tied her for most in the state. The two-sport athlete, who also shines on the basketball court, will continue to be one of the top players in the state over the next two springs. -M.M.

KAYLA MORIN

EMMA HLAVACEK

PILGRIM, DH

PILGRIM, RF

Morin, who also pitches, did a lot of damage with the bat this year.

Hlavacek helped round out Pilgrim’s consistent outfield defense this season.

LEXI BROWN

MACKENZIE HOUGH

PILGRIM, 2B

PILGRIM, CF

Brown made the jump to starter this season as just a sophomore at second.

Hough made a seamless transition to Pilgrim, settling in well in center field.

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For the second consecutive season, Hendricken’s Anthony Witherstone is the Warwick Beacon Boys’ Volleyball Player of the Year. Witherstone was a big reason why the Hawks were able to post an 11-7 record in the state’s top division, with Hendricken making it all the way to the D-I semifinals before losing in five sets to Mount St. Charles. After a junior season in which Witherstone earned Second Team All-State, he really cemented himself as one of the top hitters in the state this season, establishing himself as a threat at the net against any opponent. Witherstone produced a standout performance against Chariho in the D-I quarterfinals, as the Chargers couldn’t find an answer for him as he piled up 24 kills in an eventual 3-1 victory. Witherstone was also one of the top football defensive backs in the state as a twosport athlete in green and gold. - M.M.

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BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ANTHONY WITHERSTONE, HENDRICKEN ALL CITY TEAM JAMAL MARTEY

TY WELDON-MARTIN

ZACHARY JOHNSON

PILGRIM, OH

PILGRIM, MH

Martey served as a senior captain, helping to lead the Pats to the D-II semis.

Weldon-Martin was tough on opponents with his big hitting ability at the net.

Johnson’s size made him a force at the net in Division II this spring.

DEVIN FRANCO

BEN HUNT

STEVEN COSTANTINO

PILGRIM, MB

PILGRIM, RS

HENDRICKEN, OH

Franco was another key member of Pilgrim’s semifinal squad.

Hunt transferred over from Vets and provided varsity experience.

Costantino joined Witherstone as one of Hendricken’s top net presences.

TIM PICARD

ALEX DiLUCIA

RORY DOBBINS

HENDRICKEN, OH

HENDRICKEN, S

TG, MB

Picard, a senior, was a key contributor as Hendricken made it to the semis.

Hendricken’s setter helped to pace the offense in his junior season.

Dobbins, a senior captain, brought leadership to the court.

MATT WALSH

TRISTAN WYNS

AIDAN ESTRELLA

TG, S

TG, RS

TG, LS

Toll Gate’s junior setter carried offensive pace for the Titans.

Wyns provided experience and depth at the net for Toll Gate.

Estrella, another senior, brought athleticism to the court.

COACH OF THE YEAR Michael McGiveron, Pilgrim

Hendricken grabbed its 30th boys’ state swimming title this winter, and junior Dillane Wehbe helped the Hawks secure that milestone victory. With standout Max Miranda no longer swimming for the Hawks after leading them last season, Hendricken needed someone to step up to make up for those lost points. The Hawks got a balanced effort, with several swimmers taking the lead, and Wehbe was certainly one of those swimmers. He won an individual state crown in the 200 freestyle by a second, and he also took second in the 500yard freestyle at the state meet at Brown University. In terms of relays, Wehbe’s best finish came in the 400 freestyle relay, as he teamed up with Lucas Stencel, Michael Ryan and Alex Vessella to earn second place. Wehbe has now compiled three state titles – one for each season he has competed for Hendricken. - M.M.

BOYS’ SWIMMING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - DILLANE WEHBE, HENDRICKEN ALL CITY TEAM MIKE LUPINO

ALEX VESSELLA

OWEN SCHRIBER

HENDRICKEN

Lupino was on the state champion 4x200 freestyle relay.

Was Second Team All-State in the 50 and 100-yard freestyles.

He was First Team All-State in the 200yard freestyle relay this winter.

CONNOR LEVINE

LUCAS STENCEL

AIDAN BLANCHETTE

HENDRICKEN

Levine was a key component to a pair of Hendricken relay squads.

Contributed to a pair of second-place relay teams for the Hawks.

Was Second Team All-State for his effort in the 200yard medley relay.

COACH OF THE YEAR Dave Hanson, Hendricken

MICHAEL RYAN HENDRICKEN

Ryan was a member of the secondplace 400-yard freestyle relay team.

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ALL CITY TEAM KAT RAPOSO PILGRIM, F

Raposo made a swift impact upon her transfer to Pilgrim, scoring 13 goals and adding one assist this season. LAUREL TEN EYCK TG, F

Ten Eyck capped her career at Toll Gate with another impressive year, chipping in 19 goals to go with nine assists. MADY HIRSCH TG, F

Hirsch was second on the Titans in points scored. She went off for 28 goals and nine assists, the latter of which was tied for the team lead. LILA GIGUERE PILGRIM, F

Giguere was second on the Pats in scoring, notching 15 goals to go with four assists as her squad made the jump to Division II. KYLIE RUSSO TG, GK

Russo was one of the reasons Toll Gate made a deep playoff run, making 98 saves over the course of the season. PAULA CAVANAGH PILGRIM, F

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Cavanagh led the Pats in goals and assists during their first year in D-II, scoring 20 goals and eight assists to spark the offense MADDIE SMITH TG, F

Smith was third on the Titans in points with 35, but finished tied for second in goals scored with 28.

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - LILY FORTIN, TOLL GATE In just its second year of existence, the Toll Gate girls’ lacrosse team made a run to the Division III semifinals. Senior attack Lily Fortin was the linchpin, scoring 44 points off 35 goals and nine assists to earn at least a share of the lead in both categories. For that, she has more than earned

the title of Warwick Beacon Girls’ Lacrosse Athlete of the Year. Fortin scored three times during Toll Gate’s 10-8 opening round victory over Mount Saint Charles. She also helped the Titans finish strong during the regular season, as they won their last three to finish 10-2. They earned

the No. 3 seed in the D-III tournament. Fortin may have graduated in the spring, but she has left an indelible mark on a young program that certainly has promise in the coming years. -J.M.

JESSICA GINAITT PILGRIM, GK

Ginaitt was a key player for Pilgrim as she faced the firepower of D-II. Ginaitt finished the year just shy of triple-digit saves with 96.

COACH OF THE YEAR Jim Areson, Toll Gate

ALL CITY TEAM TIERRA FREY TOLL GATE

Frey competed in the bars and floor events at states this year.

HAILEY FERA TOLL GATE

Fera scored an 8.550 in the floor event this time around.

DANIELLE BREAULT TOLL GATE

Breault brought her talents to the vault and beam this winter.

EMILY TRAHAN TOLL GATE

Trahan scored a 7.700 in the bars event at states for the co-op.

HALEY GAYER TOLL GATE

Gayer scored a 7.850 and 8.300 on the bars and floor, respectively.

GYMNASTICS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ASHLEY CLIFT, PILGRIM Ashley Clift finished just outside of the top 10 at the state meet, but it wasn’t by much. North Kingstown’s Kristen Sullivan edged Clift by just .05 to take 10th place, but Clift was outstanding all around.

The Warwick Beacon Gymnastics Athlete of the Year scored at least an 8 in all four events, including a 9.15 during her floor routine. The top spots at the tournament were all fairly close, as Clift finished only 3.5 points out of the top spot,

COACH OF THE YEAR which was occupied by West Warwick’s Alyssa Worthington. While Clift graduated this spring, she put together one of the best gymnastics performances Warwick saw this year. -J.M.

Rachael MacRae, Toll Gate/Pilgrim

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BOYS’ TENNIS

Aditya Kini, BH

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - CHAD DOORLEY, HENDRICKEN

Frank Gramlich, BH

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Max Fields, TG Datyn Deasley, TG

Chad Doorley is this year ’s Warwick Beacon Boys’ Tennis Athlete of the Year. Doorley earned the second overall seed out of Division I in the state’s main draw tournament, and helped No. 2 Bishop Hendricken all the way to

the state final before a loss to powerhouse South Kingstown. The Hawks defeated Wheeler on the way to the final round after earning a bye. This is Doorley’s second time receiving the honor, also being named Boys’ Tennis Athlete of

the Year during his freshman year two seasons ago. Doorley will have one more crack at the state championship next year when he becomes one of Hendricken’s senior leaders. - J.M.

Ben Kim, BH Will Fox, TG Joe Weidinger, BH

COACH OF THE YEAR Stephen Crawford, Hendricken

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY

Dahamelis Ocando, TG Hannah Senerchia, TG

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - SOPHIA MAYNARD, TOLL GATE

Allaire Allen, TG

Toll Gate junior Sophia Maynard is this year’s Warwick Beacon Girls’ Cross Country Athlete of the Year. After finishing 63rd at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls’ Cross Country Champi-

onships as a sophomore in 2015, Maynard improved tremendously in 2016, finishing in the top 30 at 27th – the best finish of any Warwick girls’ runner. Maynard was also a distance runner for the girls’

indoor and outdoor track teams at Toll Gate. She will look to make another jump up the championship list when she returns as a senior this coming fall. - M.M.

Maranda Duffie, Pilgrim

Madison Gothberg, TG

COACH OF THE YEAR Jonathan Deming, Toll Gate

GIRLS’ SWIMMING

Wenona Alexander, TG Mackenzie Fraser, Pilgrim

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ATHENA SAMPALIS, TOLL GATE

Emma Seidenberg, TG

Emily Diggle, Pilgrim

Alyssa O’Keefe, TG

Tessa Seeback, Pilgrim

Toll Gate’s Athena Sampalis is this year ’s Warwick Beacon Girls’ Swimmer of the Year after an impressive junior season. The Titans posted an unbeaten dual meet season in Division III, and Sampalis was a main reason why. They ultimately earned

second at the Division meet, with Sampalis standing out for her team. She was the D-III champion in the 100-yard breaststroke, and she also teamed up with Wenona Alexander, Emma Seidenberg and Alyssa O’Keefe for a victory in the 200yard freestyle relay.

Sampalis also joined those same three teammates to earn Second Team All-Division in the 200-yard medley relay. Sampalis and fellow junior standout Alexander will be back next winter to make a push for a Division III championship. - M.M.

Fortune Premy, Pilgrim

COACH OF THE YEAR Michael Seidenberg, Toll Gate

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GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - KATELYN STAMPS, TOLL GATE The Toll Gate girls’ volleyball team had an impressive season in the fall, posting a 104 record and earning a postseason berth before falling in five sets to Scituate in

the Division II quarterfinals. Senior captain and setter Katelyn Stamps was a key component to Toll Gate’s success, directing the offense all season.

Stamps was a Third Team All-Division selection as a junior, before being recognized as part of the First Team All-Division as a senior. -M.M.

Arianna Pafume, TG

Isabel Allaire, Pilgrim

Lauren Stamps, TG

Julia Conti, Pilgrim

Jillian Higgins, TG

Rhianna Bellows, Pilgrim

COACH OF THE YEAR Jean McGarry, Toll Gate

BOYS’ TRACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ETHAN FAMIANO, BISHOP HENDRICKEN Hendricken senior Ethan Famiano put together a season to remember with his steady contributions throughout both the indoor and outdoor track seasons. Famiano went out as an individual state champion in the 110-meter hurdles at the outdoor state championships in early June, and

he added two second-place finishes, as well, in the 300meter hurdles and as a member of the 4x400 relay team. He also helped Hendricken capture the indoor state title in late February, just narrowly missing gold with a second-place finish in the 55-meter hurdles at the

Providence Career and Technical Academy. Famiano chipped in by finishing ninth in the 300-meter dash. Famiano’s ability to contribute in a multitude of events is why he’s this year’s Warwick Beacon Boys’ Track Athlete of the Year. -M.M.

Joseph Rivera Santos, BH Harry Antone, BH Nik Reygadas, TG Robert Merlino, BH Jordan Dagrin, BH Nick Cehelsky, TG

Sean Meehan, BH Kwity Paye, BH Ethan Pezzullo, BH Russell White, BH Desmond Bernal, BH Xavier Truss, BH

Duwuan Edwards, BH Dylan Manning, BH Michael Bittner, BH Abraham Salako, BH Steven Pham, TG Jeffrey Venter, BH

COACH OF THE YEAR Jim Doyle, Bishop Hendricken

GIRLS’ TRACK CO-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR - CASEY GANNON and ANI ARMENAKYAN, TOLL GATE Toll Gate seniors Casey Gannon and Ani Armenakyan are Co-Warwick Beacon Girls’ Track Athletes of the Year. Gannon and Armenakyan, who will both continue their track careers at the collegiate level next year, both produced senior seasons to remember. During the indoor season over the winter, Armenakyan came in second in

the shot put at the RIIL State Championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy, while Gannon placed second in the 55-meter hurdles and fifth in the 300-meter run. Both athletes then went out as state champions with their performances at the RIIL Outdoor Track State Championships in early June at Brown Stadium.

Gannon won the 300-meter hurdles, and Armenakyan took gold in the shot put. Gannon will move on to run for the Skyhawks at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, next year, and Armenakyan will remain in-state in Kingston and throw the shot put for the University of Rhode Island. -M.M.

Jasmine Gallo-Fusco, TG Sophia Maynard, TG Madison Smith, TG Madison Gothberg, TG Dahamelis Ocando, TG

Ilana Perdereaux, Pilgrim Jaime Moretti, Pilgrim Arianna Pafume, TG Chelsea Yang, Pilgrim

COACH OF THE YEAR Norm Bouthillier, Toll Gate