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ATHLETES Fall/Winter 2019-2020

Girls Soccer Taylor Costa, West

Savana Lavimodiere, East

Kaitlyn Fitzgerald, West

Reagan Rojek, East

Elizabeth Marses, West

Alany Avila, East

Maddie Alves, West

Abigail Cahill, East

Football Andrew Dionizio, West Roman Stanley, West Nathaniel Sena, West Brennan Stetson, West

Maddie Barbieri, West

Matt Carvalho, West Jake Cuddemi, West Sean Rodrigues, West Noah Robert, West Kris Degaitas, West Omar Reyes, East Josh Delgado, East Aaron Fonseca, East Corey Lietar, East Tyler Pinckney, East Angelo Ureno, East

Player of the Year: Cam Alves, West Cam Alves finishes his senior season as arguably the top quarterback in the state and leading the Falcons to another Division I Super Bowl appearance. Alves was also named All-State as a defensive back, and will be taking his talents to DII Stonehill College next fall.

Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Hope Halvarson, East

Jorge Avila, East

Hope Halvarson was one of the top scorers in not only Division III, but the entire state. Halvarson led East with 21 goals and 16 assists overall and guided the Bolts to the playoffs.

Matthew Esteves, East David DaSilva, East Adnel Lopez, East

Field Hockey Isabella Florenz, East Lily Maguire, East

Ana Esposito, East

Angel Lopez, East Joseph Lenk, East Cade Petrella, West Mike Conti, West

Player of the Year: Destiny Thorpe, East Despite the Bolts having a down year in 2019, one bright side was goalie Destiny Thorpe, who finished with over 100 saves in the cage and helped keep East competitive in a handful of games against top opponents.

Player of the Year: Kerin Murillo, East Murillo had a career year for the Thunderbolts, as he led the division with 23 goals and was third in scoring in the state overall.

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Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Cole Khanjari, West

Stella Loezos, East

Alex Phok, West

Aislinn Baxter, East

Nikolas Montaquilla,

Arianna Cunha, East

West Alessandra Messina, West

Deem Quinn, East Nicholas Cobb, East

Sofia Riccio, West

Daniel Miranda

Aria Lee, West

Duarte, East

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Darion Etheridge, East West

Runner of the Year: Dylan Maples, West

Runner of the Year: Eden Fisher, East

Dylan Maples was West’s top runner throughout the year and among the best runners in the state. Maples ran to 51st at the state championship and 23rd at the class meet.

Fisher was East’s top runner last fall and emerged as a force in its class. Fisher took 18th at the Class Championships and 65th at states.

Girls Volleyball Kalliann Khim, East Soraya Bussatti, East Skye Cramer, East

Morgan Ruggieri, West Mackenzie Bessette, West Katy Lewandowski, West

Girls Tennis Marissa Such, West Ava Caliri, West Isabella Conti, West

Mina Grady, East Brooke Faria-Meade, East Sharon Wu, East

Player of the Year: Lauren Milani, East

Player of the Year: Isabella Corso, West

Milani was named first team All-State for the second straight year, leading the Thunderbolts all the way to the semifinals. Milani was one of the most feared hitters in the state while providing solid set up for her teammates.

Isabella Corso manned the Falcons’ top singles spot throughout the year and was a key leader for the younger girls. West had 46 players in its program last season, and Corso was right at the top.

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‘Edgewood is family’ Players, coaches reflect as EGSL reaches milestone 50th season

By PAM SCHIFF Editor’s note: This story was largely written prior to the postponement of a wide range of sporting events – including the EGSL’s planned starting date – in response to the COVID19 crisis.

Turning 50 is a milestone for any business or organization.

This season, it’s one being celebrated by the Edgewood Girls Softball League.

“Edgewood softball was always about community. We were a neighborhood,” said Coleen (Barry) Sivo, a former player and current coach.

Sivo said there had always been baseball in the neighborhood, but the softball league offered something different.

“This was an opportunity for girls. There are still a few founding families involved, which makes this anniversary so special,” she said.

Recalling her experience as a player, she added: “It was local, it was in the neighborhood. Everyone from school played. I rode my bike to practice with friends. I played from 12 years old to my senior year at [Cranston High School East].”

Games were always at the Park View Middle School field, starting with girls between the ages of 12 and 17. T-ball for younger kids was added in 1994, when Sivo’s daughter, Lindsay was 5.

“I was excited for my girls to play. My girls were interested in playing. The opportunity was there to join the team in the neighborhood, to play with their friends, schoolmates. I was able to stay involved through the girls playing. I started coaching when Lindsay was 10, in 1999, 21 years ago,” she said.

Sivo credits the league’s volunteers for its longevity.

“Rick Davies, his daughter aged out years ago, and he has served for seven years. There are many families that are multi-generational. Close to 10,000 girls have played at one time or another. We have players from Pawtucket, Warwick and Central Falls. Anyone who wants to play and can get to the field is welcome,” she said.

As Sivo reflected on her time as a player and a coach in the league, many of her memories are similar.

“Some favorite memories of playing are that it was fun being an older player trying to teach and help the younger players. The unity, the friendships that have lasted since – my greatest joy as a coach is teaching the love of the game, the importance of teamwork, supporting each other, keeping it positive, that girls can and should support each other,” she said.

Former players also shared their special memories.

“I was 12 years old when I learned about the Edgewood Girls Softball League. Other than a neighborhood friend who went to

TEAMMATES THEN, FRIENDS FOREVER: Members of the Edgewood Girls Softball League’s Red Devils team are seen in this 1983 photo. (Courtesy Kelly Stone Britton) try-outs with me, I did not know any of the girls in the league.

Through this league I have gained a wonderful extended family and many lifelong friends,” said Kelly (Stone) Britton.

She recalls the call from her new coach, Bob Lawton.

“He told me I made the team

and welcomed me to the Red Devils. At the time, I lived near Bain Junior High School, 2½ miles from Park View. Many days I would ride my bike to practice after school and return home before dark. During my time with the league, we moved to Johnston, increasing my commute,” Britton

said.

She added: “I was so dedicated to my team, and having Mr. Lawton as a coach was such a blessing.

Mr. Lawton taught me so much about softball, but more important he was so caring and compassionate. He knew I was from a single■

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CCRI comes up short at NJCAA tournament the victory.

CCRI’s Elijah Lewis led all scorers with 32 points in the loss, while teammate Mitchel Noresca added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Reece Bullock added 10 points as well.

The Knights then fell to Columbus 109-93 the following day.

Mikey Gamble led CCRI with 26 points and six rebounds. Tyreek Davis added

By ALEX SPONSELLER

TEAM SHOT: The CCRI men’s basketball team, that is coached by Cranston native Rick Harris, during the NJCAA Tournament in Minnesota.

(Submitted photo)

The CCRI men’s basketball team entered last week’s NJCAA National Tournament as the 12th seed and went on to go 0-2 on the big stage.

The Knights fell to No. 4 Richland on the first day by a score of 91-75. Despite taking a 10-point lead in the first half, CCRI was unable to keep pace down the stretch as Richland secured

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States move to protect anglers Connecticut and Massachusetts made some decisions relating to fishing and COVID-19 last week to preserve fishing yet keep their State and the fishing community safe. Many feel that fishing (fresh or saltwater) is one activity that citizens might be able to engage while maintaining social distancing that would reinvigorate anglers and families bringing them outdoors in wide open spaces with clean fresh air and great family exercise and fun.

At press time in Rhode Island, we are still in the thick of a stay-a-home order, a five or more person gathering ban and a non-critical retail store closure. We have not heard Rhode Island’s disposition on Opening Day of the trout and freshwater season on Saturday, April 11.

I for one am putting my fishing fate in the hands of Governor Gina Raimondo and Janet Coit, director of the Department of Environmental Management (DEM). They have done a good job keeping Rhode Islanders safe and in these times it is all about us sticking together and following our proactive leaders to keep safe. The Director has said that Opening Day will occur but what is not clear is will we be able to fish if social distancing is practiced on shore and will parking facilities be open? However, with a stay-at-home order it may be a moot point.

Last week Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order opening fishing at Connecticut lakes, ponds, river and steams to fishing statewide early. The intention of opening the fishing season early was to limit the community spread of COVID-19 by eliminating the large crowds that often accompany the traditional Opening Day of fishing in April.

In a press advisory Connecticut DEEP said, “During this time of social distancing, fishing should be enjoyed as solitary experience or with members of the immediate household, not as a group activity.

DEEP is encouraging all anglers to follow social distancing practices. Anglers should maintain a distance of at least six feet from others,” However, on the west coast the State of Washington announced last week that it was shutting down all fresh and saltwater fishing in state including recreational shellfishing. The temporary closure of all state-managed parks, wildlife areas, and water access areas started March 25 and will last for at least two weeks. The closure is in response to Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued last week.

In Massachusetts the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) office and fish hatchery are closed, however wildlife management areas, boat ramps and fishing areas overseen by the DFG Office of Fishing and Boating Access remain open to the public for general use. Spring trout stocking is continuing, however, tournaments and events are prohibited until at least April 7.

Also last week the Massachusetts Division of Marnie Fisheries (DMF) issued an advisory relating to rumors and a fabricated Facebook post, appearing to come from DMF, that state commercial and recreational fishing have been closed due to the Covid-19 public emergency.

DMF’s advisory said, “This is not true!

Commercial and recreational fishing remain open in Massachusetts.” All official notifications can be found on their website at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-marine-fisheries?

Stimulus package to support fisheries Last week President Trump signed a $2 trillion third stimulus package that will provide significant financial relief to small businesses, including those in the fishing and seafood industries that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation also included $300 million specifically to assist workers in fisheries and aquaculture-related jobs who have been affected by loss of income.

Capt. Rick Bellavance, president of the Rhode Island Party & Charter Boat Association said, “Our charter boats have not

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(Continued from page 21) a career-high 23 points for the Knights, while Noresca added 13 and Lewis 11.

Noresca finished the season as CCRI’s alltime leader in single-season rebounds with 523, and also led the nation.

“It was a great experience and one they’ll always remember. It was only my third time (going to nationals) in 14 years, so it was quite an accomplishment for them, to win the East and have a chance to play in the tournament,” said CCRI coach Rick Harris.

Although the Knights gave it their all, the rise in competition was just a little too much, according to Harris.

“We got beat, but we competed. We got some points but we could not stop our opponents. We usually have two or three athletes on the floor at a time, these other teams though, they had five athletes on the floor at all times. We guard on the inside, they hit the perimeter shot, we guard outside, they drive in the lane, get the put backs. It was an eye opener for the kids,”

No Fluke

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been able to fish. We hope our members will take advance of the small business relief available as well as some of the $300,000 million earmarked for fishing.

Our hope is all will be out on the water fishing shortly as there is nothing like being out on the water in wide open spaces breathing fresh ocean air.”

Eat local seafood, support fishermen The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) met last week will fishermen and fishing industry leaders to support local fishermen, particularly in this COVID-19 environment. DEM is engaged in an effort to bolster the sale of fresh, nutritious fish that is landed right hear in Rhode Island.

The effort includes reaching out the restaurants serving take out and asking if they need access to RI seafood as well as connecting with wholesalers and seafood retailers to provide access to RI landed seafood. Look for the Rhode Island Seafood Seal on fish and at fish retailers and restaurants, as it certifies that the seafood has been landed right here in Rhode Island.

For information visit www.seafoodri.com, contact Natalie Ameral at natalie.ameral@dem.ri.gov or Bob Ballou at robert.ballou@dem.ri.gov.

Slow vessel speed for right whales NOAA Fisheries announces the extension of the voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area or DMA) east of Boston until April 7, 2020.

This extension is based on a March 23, 2020, sighting of an aggregation of right whales from a Boston-area beach by private citizens.

There are currently three voluntary slow speed zones in place to protect right whales. Mariners, please go around these areas or go slow (10 knots or less) inside these areas where groups of right whales have been sighted.

A mandatory speed restriction of 10 knots or less (rule 50 CFR 224.105) is in effect in the Mid-Atlantic, November 1April 30; Cape Cod Bay, January 1-May 15; and off Race Point, March 1-April 30.

Where’s the bite?

Boat ramps. State, town and private boat ramps are open for the most part, however, at press time (as noted above) we have a stay-at-home order, a non-critical retailer store closure, so check travel restrictions and what ramps are open if we are given the green light to fish. The use of boat ramps is essential to marine businesses and commercial fin and shellfishers.

Freshwater and saltwater fishing. At press time, if you do not have to travel in a vehicle to fish, and you are obeying all other emergency COVID-19 orders I suppose you can fish recreationally. I have chosen to stay at home for now. Also important to note that commercial fishing is allowed with businesses that service the commercial fishing industry deemed essential remain open. When stay-athome orders are lifted I hope to be out fishing as there is nothing better than to be on the water, in wide open spaces, breathing fresh clean air.

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said Harris. “We had to really control the pace and tempo of the game, the things we talk about when we’re back here, we try to control the opponent and make them uncomfortable. That’s what those teams did to us, they made us play faster than we wanted and made us uncomfortable. I was proud of their performance though, the effort was there and they gave it their best shot. We left the last day with our heads held high.”

CCRI will say bye to a handful of key sophomores, including Lewis, Jeremy Remigio and Dylan Durante.

Harris will miss his veteran leaders and is excited to see what this year’s freshman do next winter.

“You always miss (your sophomores), but that’s what junior college is, it comes with the territory. I’ll miss Dylan Durante, I have a great relationship with him. I’ll miss Elijah, Jeremy, those guys played for me for one year, but I’ll miss them,” said Harris. “They were the backbone of our team so now we have to hope our freshmen will become leaders. I look forward to seeing how the freshmen develop during the offseason.”

MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME: Jessica Bugbee – pictured in the center row, third from left – was part of the 2002 Sharks team. Her mother, Vicki Bugbee, at right, was one of the team’s coaches. (Courtesy of Jessica Bugbee)

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(Continued from page 21) parent home and he was such a positive role model. He was a great father, husband, friend and coach. Mr. Lawton would often help me with registration fees so that I was able to play each year.”

Britton played for the Red Devils from 1979 through 1984. In her early years she idolized veteran players like Barbara Lawton, Tisha Ricci and Sue Clark. She still keeps in contact with fellow teammates Beth Lawson and Ann Maire Ryan to this day.

“I truly enjoyed playing in the EGSL and especially under Mr. Lawton. For a couple of years before I left for the military, I was on the Red Devils coaching staff with the Barbara Lawton – carrying on her dad’s legacy – and Robin Laroche.

It felt great to give back to the league that gave me so much in my impressionable years,” she said.

Julie (Whitney) Roberts also expressed her gratitude to the league. She played for the Panthers starting when she was 12.

“Edgewood Girls Softball League means the world to me, she said. “This is a league where I spent more than half my life. I first became involved in the league when I was 12 years old as a player … I had so much fun playing softball games with and against my friends. I met some amazing coaches who cared about the league and all the players, even those players that were not on their team.”

Roberts became an assistant coach for the Elks in the league’s senior division at age 19. The following year, league president Rick Roy “took a chance on me” and named her the team’s head coach.

“I spent the next 16 years coaching this amazing team,” she said. “Over the years I met so many players, both those that I coached and those I didn’t. Edgewood is family. Coaches and league members treated all of the girls within the league as if they were their own players/daughters.”

Roberts went on to serve the league in other capacities, including as a member of, and officer for, its executive board. She spent part of that time as the league’s president.

When Roberts started coaching in the league, she didn’t have children, but she said the girls she coached became like daughters to her.

“The league was family. Coaches hung out together, not just at the field, but at cookouts and sometimes each other ’s family functions,” she said. “When I served as president, my goal was to build a great league for the players and families involved. I wanted the girls to love the league as much as I did … I knew every player’s name and what team they played for.”

There were tough days and a lot of work and stress involved in running the league, but Roberts said seeing the girls playing softball with their friends – and having a blast – made it all worth it.

“During my time there, there were also some real tough times. We had a couple of longtime coaches pass away and then we had a player pass away unexpectedly, Katie Lavey,” she said. “This was the worst and hardest time for myself and the league. Having to tell these girls that they had lost a teammate and fellow league player was the hardest thing I have ever experienced.”

However, watching the girls lean on each other for support and band together to help support Katie’s family was one of the most beautiful things Robert has seen.

“This happened because Edgewood is family. Players, parents, league members and coaches are all family,” she said.

As someone with a long history with the league, Laurie (Jennings) Lavey saw firsthand how the members of the league’s community have rallied around their own.

Lavey is a board member for the league.

She is also a former player, the parent of two girls – one former player and one current player – and a coach for the T-ball and junior divisions.

“I played in the league from approximately 1975-1980. There was only one division in the league at the time, players were ages 12-18,” she said. “In 1997, I returned to the league when my oldest daughter, Katie, started playing. When she began playing the league had grown to having three divisions of teams. I began my coaching as an assistant coach in

IT’S ABOUT THE GENERATIONS: Jessica Bugbee and her mom, Vicki Bugbee, share a moment during the league’s 2018 opening day. (Courtesy of Jessica Bugbee) 1998, which I continued doing until 2002.

By then, I had just had my youngest daughter and Katie moved up to seniors, so I decided to step away from coaching.

I picked up coaching again when my youngest, Kerry, was participating in the T-ball program in 2007. I now still coach the T-ball division and a junior division team.”

Lavey feels there are many things that make the league special.

“First of all, that we are still thriving as we approach the beginning of our 50th season. There are not many leagues that can say that,” she said. “Edgewood Girls Softball has remained a slow pitch recreational league through all the years even though fast pitch has become the softball genre of middle school, high school and college. We believe that we still serve a large community of girls. We have a league where everyone can be successful no matter what their ability level. Every player can have fun and learn the game of softball and walk away feeling good about themselves and building friendships that last a lifetime.”

Lavey emphasized the fact that the league is deeply involved in the community.

“We try to teach our girls that it is important to give back to the community.

Each season we try to have some sort of community giving weekend,” she said.

“In the past we have had breast cancer awareness weekends, and the last few years we have had drives to collect food and personal care items that we donate to CCAP. We have a scholarship fund that gives out scholarships to graduating senior players to help a little with college expenses. We have given out over 35 scholarships over the last 14 years. The scholarship fund was started in memory of my daughter Katie, who passed away unexpectedly in 2005 at the age of 16. Katie loved the league.”

There have been changes in the support the players have received over the years as well.

“I can remember as player that not many people would come to watch our games. Now I look at the field when we have games and our stands are full of family and friends cheering on the girls.

So as we approach the start of our 50th season I believe we can look back and say that we have served our community well and look forward and say that we still have a purpose and place within our community,” Lavey said.

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis forced a delay in the start of the milestone season, and the schedule remains uncertain. In a recent message on Facebook, league president Joe Tortolano said the organization’s board will “plan as best we can and make sure Edgewood has its 50th season.”

For more information, visit edgewoodgirlssoftball.org or follow the league’s Facebook page.

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Boys Basketball Andrew Dionizio, West Joe Ragosta, West Ethan Ryan, West

Jamari Bell, East Alvin Baez, East Noah Berg, East

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Girls Basketball Maddie Alves, West Talia Thibodeau, West Catherine Albizu, West

Hope Halvarson, East Chloe Kitterick, East Sofia Morel, East

Player of the Year: Jared Olson, West

Player of the Year: Kaitlyn Antonucci, West

Jared Olson’s 2020 winter campaign was one of the best in Division II, leading the Falcons in scoring and shooting nearly 50 3-pointers in the process, helping guide West back to the postseason and wins in both the division and state tournaments.

Kaitlyn Antonucci was West’s top all-around performer this past season, leading the team in rebounds, 3-point percentage, and points off turnovers. She was second on the team in total points, steals and blocks.

Boys Hockey

Girls Hockey

Cam Koretsky, West Matthew Corrente, West Andrew Martin, West

Josh Zambarano, West Thomas Harper, West

Player of the Year: Dylan Demers, West Dylan Demers enjoyed a career year in 2019-20, finishing first team All-Division while scoring 13 goals, as well as a state-leading 31 assists.

Kate-Lynn Bucacci, Cranston Emma Petrucci, Cranston

Olivia Santurri, Cranston Mali Lindgren, Cranston

Player of the Year: Ashley Smedberg Despite a rocky 2019-20 campaign for the Cranston-East Greenwich Thunderbird girls hockey co-op, Ashley Smedberg was a senior leader and was key in the young club’s development. Smedberg led the team with four goals scored.

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Gymnastics Emily Parillo, West Madison Cournoyer, West

Gymnast of the Year: Brooke Anderson, Cranston co-op Anderson had a huge year for the Falcons, who beat the odds and secured a state title in their first year as a program. Anderson led West at states with an all-around finish of seventh.

Wrestling Noah Robert, West Matt DeFusco, West Tyler Stephenson, West Dylan Walters, West Nick Rutherford, East

Wrestler of the Year: Christopher Gomez, West Gomez was a consistent force for West at 132 pounds, and capped off his big year with a fourth-place finish at states.

Boys Swimming

Girls Swimming

Aidan Carpenter, East Ivan Abreu, East Oscar Quester, East Tyler Kahabev, East Alfred Su, East Patrick Maguire, East David Marcello, West Gavin Kiernan, West Zachary Vanderhoff, West Logan D’Arezzo, West

Lily Maguire, East Nathalie Benitez, East Enid Corcoran, East Aislinn Baxter, East Millie Wignall, East Serena Leung, West

Swimmer of the Year: Bradley Procaccini, East Procaccini had a stellar finish to his season, getting multiple top-3 finishes at divisions and then two top-10 finishes at states.

Swimmer of the Year: Eden Fisher, East Eden Fisher was East’s best and most versatile swimmer this season. The highlight of the year for Fisher was at divisions, where she won the 100 free and was part of the relay team that won the 200. Fisher also took third in the individual 200.

Boys Indoor Girls Indoor Track & Field Track & Field Nate Quero, West Aaron Bun, West Alex DelNigro, West Shawn Robbins, West Dylan Maples, West Deem Quinn, East

Lindsey Hobin, West Juliana Bucci, West Rachel Hobin, West Gianna King, West Maddie Barbieri, West Madeline Baxter, East Aislinn Baxter, East Eden Fisher, East Stella Loezos, East

Athlete of the Year: Nick DelNigro, West

Athlete of the Year: Maddie Alves, West

Nick DelNigro came on strong down the stretch for the Falcons, taking home a second-place finish at both states and the Class Championships in the 55 dash.

Despite splitting her focus between track and basketball, Maddie Alves competed at the highest of levels and went on to take fourth place in both the 55 and 300 meter dash at states.