2024 Turkey Bowl
Will Pilgrim continue its Thanksgiving reign?
Pilgrim has dominated this Thanksgiving rivalry as of late and rolled to another Beacon Bowl win last fall on Toll Gate’s home turf. The Pats had a big season as they returned to the playoffs and have all the pieces in place to repeat as Thanksgiving champs. With guys like Carter Clifton, Jacob Soulliere, Hunter Schobel, Chris Maniatakos and Colin Burke on the roster, the Pats enter this year’s Beacon Bowl as the favorite again.
2024 Pilgrim Patriots
Dylan Rodrigues
Carter Clifton
Jacob Soulliere
Christian Brown
Luka Ruscio
Anthony Farhat
Adam El Rhazali
Colin Burke
Hunter Schobel
Jack Bannon
Tyrell Brousseau
Noah Smiley
Evan Nolan
Grady Weaver
Ayden Yehle
Kari Baptist
Chris Maniatakos
Zackary Tate
Connor Fitzgerald
Zachary Bates
Kyron Rodriguez
Jacob Veth
Christian Mainelli
Aidan Wilt
Isaiah Cuba
Demetrius Lomba
Louis Gauthier
Joel Vanluinen
Liam Dillon
Christopher Achille
Ty Johnson
James Smith
Mason Whiting
Jeffery Kingston
Matthew Tessier
Joseph Tejada
Jeffrey Lyons
Ryan Vanasse
Anthony Cunha
Andreas Filippou
William Ferrara
Julian Turner
Joshue Morales
Dylan Alvarez
Cameron Martin
Caeden Dwyer
Alex Earle
Aaron Bouthillier
Marcello Resstituyo
Alejandro Marino
Erinson Rios
Ethen Minor Sanchez
Connor McColl
Jordan Nan
Matthew Diffley
Santiago Holgado
Pilgrim Cheerleaders
Liana Bannon
Aubrey Bonang
Alison Bouthillier
Aubrey Butler
Juliet Camara
Gianna Chasse
Jezebel Damian
Ayeska Damian
Alexis DeLuca
Saafera Donaldson
Amy Earle
Autumn Fraim
London Furtado
Ariana Gomes
Iris Hackbarth
Kyle Lavoie
Summer LeBlanc
Alexis Maniatakos
Warwick Athletes!
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Jayla Mitchell
Jadelyn Paolino
Hailey Reis
Danielle Rivera
Ava Smitherman
Taylor Tatarian
Giuliana Vanasse
Kamilah Wosczyna
Titans look to snap skid, reclaim Beacon Bowl
The Toll Gate football team last claimed a Beacon Bowl victory over rival Pilgrim on Thanksgiving Day in 2017, but will be looking to put an end to that streak in short order.
The Titans dropped down to Division IV this year and are still in the midst of a rebuild with one of the state’s youngest rosters. However, Thanksgiving matchups tend to bring the unexpected, and Toll Gate will be ready to go.
Toll Gate has seen several players step under center this year thanks to injury. Whether it is Nick Bruner or Jack Colvin, Toll Gate will have experienced signal callers lining up, along with a stable of offensive weapons that include guys like Shane Moro and Brayden Healey.
2024 Toll Gate Titans
Jonathan Almeida
Jaiden-Tyree Alves
Kaidyn Amado
Stephen Amargo
Jayden Arnold
Camron Arnold
Andrew bergeron
Noah Bouley
Nicholas Bruner
Jozia Charles
Rocco Coccio
Jack Colvin
Geovonie Curtis
Richard Desmarais
Troy Desousa
Jaidan Fennessy
Alizandro Fernandes
Dante Frechette
Tyler Frigon
Nathan GambaMasse
Jacob Gomez
Matthew Harrold
Tyler Hartley
Brayden Healey
Brett Holland
Kumail Javed
Jackson Kavanagh
Derek Lagasse
Jack Larrivee
Davonte Lee-Smith
Anthony Lee-Smith
Brady Leigh
Glenn Marmol
Knol Martin
Jonah Mattiello
Liam McGloin
Anthony Merola
Sean Molina
Payton Moran
Shane Moro
Oisin O’Donnell
Toby Ouillette
Benjamin Pelletier
John Ricci
Aiden Saez
Dylan Skuce
Karl Volk
Ashton Wheeler
Toll Gate Cheerleaders
Brielle Bailey
Haley Bourgault
Isabella Calise
Nevaeh Canfield
Jillian Clinton
Leah Daniels
Chloe Dias
Giada Emery
Juliana Erban
Marissa Fields
Shyla Gauvin
Kaylee Gonzalez
Aleeyah Gonzalez
Brooklyn Gray
Naliyah Johnston
Emma Kennedy
Avery Luca
Demetria Manzo
Madilyn McGarrahan
Aliza Messier
Kristy Montesi
Kassidy Murphy
Madeline Murray
Sadie Scotti
Raelynn Tierney
Hanna Ventura
Falcons hungry to extend streak after early playoff exit
The Cranston West football team had championship aspirations heading into the 2024 season but would finish 2-5 and fall in the quarterfinals against Portsmouth. Fortunately for the Falcons, they get one more chance at redemption as they get set to defend their Thanksgiving win streak against East. The Falcons carry a five-year reign over the rival Bolts, and will once again be led by standouts such as Kelan Cornell, Charlie Cornell and Adrian Samayoa.
2024 Cranston West Falcons
Anthony Salas
Gabe Saballa
Jonathan Leroux
Kelan Cornell
Nathan Perry
Charlie Cornell
Ian Mcgovern
Adalino Aceto-Kun
Maddox Harpool
Mehkhai Taylor
Adam Stoloff
Daniel Mojica
Jake Anzivino
Justin Cabrera
Nazario Rivera
Elijah Adolphe
Jeremiah Davidson
Ariel Ochoa
Alius Cotto-Santiago
Javien Urena
Ethan Parent
Zachary Berardis
Eddy Gomes
Adrian Samayoa
Mark Iorfida Jr
Luke Boscia
Dillon Blessington
Logan Ashegh
Austyn Miller
Demani Shorts
Joseph Bucci
Alijah Magdaleno
David Boscia
Parth Patel
Joshua Rodriguez
Cadan Casperson
Thomas Fountaine
Camren Cadet
Mervin Felix
Richard Thomas Tierney
Miguel De La Rosa
Dylan Cicchitelli
Jesse Mantia-hall
Zachary Petrella
Roman Duarte
Jonathan Vito
Cyrus Cohn
Joseph Crudale
Martin Dean
Jamauri Laurenceau
Norman Trott
Nathan Reynolds
Jacob Alba
Luis Pereira
Andrew Gardiner
Kingston Moffett
Adam Jennings
Riley Heng
Austin Molina
Gavin Flynn
Xander Zabala
Shawn Kemble
William Dos Santos
Joseph Manzi
Joseph Guilmette
Jordan Melise
Cranston West Cheerleaders
Destyni Cipriano
Gisele Rotolo
Jenna Ayoub
Kyla Tyler
Darlene Iglesias
Adryanna Barone
Nayliana Rodriguez
Silvannah Doeur
Arielle Place
Ava Bernard
Ava Connors
Camryn Gravallase
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Gabriella Van Helden
Isabel Bustillo
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Kylie Shears
Lana Lieng
Lucia Maimoni
Lysedavan Charles
Miah Licona
Mya Gonzalez
Perla Duarte
Promise Pitts
Sam DeCesare
Sam Newton
Sayde Sawyer
Sianna Molina
Tiyanna Kong
Unity MacNeill
Siran Sahakian
Kira Sanzen
Elianna Diaz
Young Bolts eyeing Turkey Day upset
The Cranston East Thunderbolts had one of the youngest rosters in Rhode Island this season, relying primarily on underclassmen including seven freshmen starters. The Bolts saw steady improvement throughout the fall, wrapping up the regular season by beating East Greenwich 21-14 and earning the final seed in the Division III playoffs.
The Bolts will enter the Thanksgiving matchup against the rival Falcons as the underdogs, but have plenty of reason for hope as they look to end the five-year drought. Jovany Gonzalez and Amias Reed enjoyed breakout seasons, while returners like Saqari Monroe, DionAndre Brown and Angel Figueroa were impact players on both sides of the ball.
2024 Cranston East Bolts
Bentley Taveras
Caleb Xum
Jaden Young
DionAndre Brown
Aiden Vor
Jovany Gonzalez
Carlos Salas Arriaza
Angel Figueroa
Khairee Lassiter
Adrian Tim
Xavier Grundy
Amias Reed
Gavin Boylan
Juelz Lewis
Jules-Eric Lamothe
Justin Amaral
Kalsin Yan
Gabriel Oliveira
Genesis Williams
Saqari Monroe
Alexander Perry
Aram Jordan
Ethan Medeiros
Aiden Momplaisir
Logan Enos
James Conway
Thomas Thompson
Mike Lopez
AleSandro Duffy-Matos
Paul Jolivert
Gio Gonsalves
Brendan Kilgore Jr
Kaden Kilgore
Darian Marines
Jaden Kilgore
Cranston East Cheerleaders
Zayla Miranda
Alana Kong
Jazelly Gutierrez
Madison Gutierrez
Sierra Eva
Dariana Peres
Marianny Balon
Student
Maya Mendonca
Leanna Perez
Jazmin Mota
Jordyn Clerie
Keyira Phann
Amayli Sosa
Kristal Sierra
Nyomi Caro
Janalicia Tavares
Adriana Sosa
Alexia Flores
Isabel Rivera
Mya Onorato
Carter Clifton returned under center this season and immediately became one of the division’s top signal callers. Clifton’s big arm along with his ability to make plays with his legs helped propel the Pilgrim offense to the playoffs.
Chris Maniatakos has been a leader on the defensive side of the ball for Pilgrim this season as a senior captain. Maniatakos has done it all up front, leading the team in sacks while also providing a steady run-stopping ability.
Jacob Soulliere has been the engine of the Pilgrim offense as its leading rusher. Soulliere has proven to be one of the best north-south runners in the division while also providing some punch in short yardage and red zone situations.
Warwick Players to Watch
Nick Bruner was thrust into action early this season as the Titans saw multiple injuries impact their offense. Bruner stepped up immediately and took command of the offense and became one of the team’s leaders down the stretch.
Stephen Amargo has been one of the team’s most versatile players since entering the program. He serves as the team’s tight end on offense and edge rusher on defense, making him an impact player on both sides of the ball.
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Hunter Schobel is a three-phase weapon for the Pats and is the team’s most explosive player. As a wide receiver, defensive back and punter, the senior standout has scored touchdowns in all three phases and is a home run threat at all times.
Jack Colvin has been a Swiss army knife for Toll Gate throughout his career and wore many hats this fall. Colvin was a starter on the defensive side of the ball and even saw some late season action at QB when Nick Bruner suffered an injury.
Shane Moro has been a workhorse running back for Toll Gate this season and was instrumental in the team grabbing an early season win over Hope. Moro led the team in rushing yards and found the end zone to clinch the win.
Carter Clifton, Pilgrim
Hunter Schobel, Pilgrim
Jacob Soulliere, Pilgrim
Chris Maniatakos, Pilgrim
Nick Bruner, Toll Gate
Shane Moro, Toll Gate
Stephen Amargo, Toll Gate
Jack Colvin, Toll Gate
Saqari Monroe, East
Saqari Monroe was one of the most feared running backs in DIII and was a force from start to finish this season. He did some of his best work in the team’s season finale, where he rushed for three touchdowns to help clinch a playoff berth.
Kelan Cornell lived up to the hype this fall as he was one of the state’s best dual threat quarterbacks. The senior captain helped guide the Falcons to the playoffs in their first year back in Division I.
DionAndre Brown, East
DionAndre Brown is one of the state’s most physical players and was a tone setter for the Bolts both on offense as a running back and defense as a lineman. Brown’s two-way play was pivotal in the Bolts making progress as a program.
Jovany Gonzalez, East
The Bolts elected Jovany Gonzalez as their new quarterback this fall and he stepped up admirably as the team picked up two wins and earned a playoff berth in Division III. The junior figures to be the unquestioned leader next fall.
Cranston Players to Watch
Charlie Cornell had a breakout season as a junior and was the team’s go-to receiver on offense. Cornell led the team in nearly all receiving categories and figures to be among the state’s elite as a senior next year.
Adrian Samayoa has been an unsung hero for the Falcons and was once again a mainstay on the defensive side of the ball this fall. Samayoa did some of his best work in the team’s win over South Kingstown.
Amias Reed, East
Amias Reed had a breakout season as a freshman and was instantly the team’s most explosive player on offense. Reed was a dynamic threat on the outside and became the team’s biggest playmaker.
Anthony Salas caught fire down the stretch and became one of Kelan Cornell’s most trusted weapons on offense, both as a rusher and receiver.
Kelan Cornell, West
Anthony Salas, West
Adrian Samayoa, West
Charlie Cornell, West
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