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The 42nd annual Ocean State Grand National Karate Championship is set to go down this weekend at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, and will once again host some of the top competitors throughout the world …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/4/24
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The Toll Gate girls lacrosse team took home an eye-opening 16-8 win over rival Pilgrim on Tuesday night on the road.
Coming off a one-win season in 2024, the Titans are focused on rebounding and …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/4/24
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The spring migration run of striped bass will soon be underway. The water temperatures off Narragansett at press time was 41 degrees. Traditionally 55 degrees is the temperature when the fish are …
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4/3/24
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Last Thursday, Beacon Communications lost one of its longest-tenured contributors as freelancer Pete Fontaine passed away at 77 years old.
Pete was a staple in Rhode Island sports journalism for …
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4/3/24
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No less than a trio of Warwick natives are testing their skills this spring for New England College, with Julia Maker suiting up for the Pilgrims’ softball team and the program’s lacrosse …
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By BRENDEN SOARES
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3/28/24
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This monthly series features a member of The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.
Ellison (Tarzan) Myers Brown got off to a fast start in the 1936 Boston Marathon until John Kelley …
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3/28/24
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The Rhode Island Boys Basketball Coaches Association unveiled its division and league award winners and a handful of Warwick hoopsters made the list.
Leading the way was Hendricken’s James …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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3/28/24
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This article is a continuation of last week’s coverage of Warwick Junior Hockey.
The Warwick Junior Hockey Association had a big winter season, seeing three teams hoist South Coast Hockey …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/28/24
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More than 300 people found themselves in Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School Gym this past Thursday to watch a first-of-its-kind event.
Hoxsie Elementary School and Park Elementary School, …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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3/28/24
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The spring baseball and softball preseason is in full swing this week as Warwick high school teams get geared up for the upcoming season. Here is an early look at where they stand as Opening Day …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/28/24
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We’ve made it to spring.
Now, I will be taking a deeper dive into our teams in next week’s column as I continue to research and speak with coaches regarding the upcoming season, but …
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3/27/24
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Junior starting pitcher Ryan Seaver (Norton, Mass.) registered the win, allowing just one hit to go along with seven strikeouts in six innings of work, to lead Rhode Island College past Rivier, 9-4, …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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3/21/24
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The Cranston East football program will be welcoming back a familiar face as former player and coach James Cook was announced as the team’s latest head coach.
After playing for CLCF as a …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/21/24
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Bishop Hendricken High School won a tight 2-1 Final over La Salle Academy on Saturday March 9, to clinch the Rhode Island High School Team Table Tennis title. The event was held at the RI Table …
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SPECIAL TO THE BEACON
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3/21/24
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The Warwick Junior Hockey Association’s 8-U Mite team won the South Coast Hockey League Championship earlier this month, proving to be the state’s best team.
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/21/24
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The Bishop Hendricken hockey team continued its run of dominance, beating Burrillville 6-2 in the state championship on Sunday night at Schneider Arena to clinch its fourth straight title.
The …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/21/24
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It is my honor to be the guest speaker at the RI Saltwater Anglers Association seminar Monday, March 25, 7 p.m. at the West Warwick Elks, 60 Cyle Street, West Warwick. The presentation, …
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3/20/24
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Currently in the middle of a season-opening road trip to Florida, the UMass-Dartmouth softball team can call upon the services of a pair of Warwick natives this spring, namely Toll Gate product Jill …
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By BRENDEN SOARES
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3/14/24
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For the first time in the school’s history, Rocky Hill Country Day’s Mariners secured the NEPSAC Girls Basketball Championship title, after a 50 – 52 victory over the strong Vermont …
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SPECIAL TO THE HERALD
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3/14/24
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Murray has been key in net for the Hawks this postseason as they look to win their fourth straight state championship and he was strong last weekend, saving 28 of 29 shots faced in the semifinals …
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3/14/24
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