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This past week was quite busy in the local sports scene, and as I do every once in awhile, I am going to chat about a few thoughts I developed in that span. It is hard for me not to do a full-blown …
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5/16/24
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There was a big crosstown rivalry matchup on Monday afternoon as the Warwick Vets and Winman Middle School softball teams squared off for a late-season showdown. Pictured are some of the shots of the …
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5/16/24
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The Pilgrim unified basketball team wrapped up another season of fun when it traveled to Bishop Hendricken and competed in the state championship, finishing second overall. Members of the team …
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5/16/24
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The Pilgrim baseball team scored 11 runs in the fifth inning to shut out the Sentinels last week. Henry Kearns, Nolan Canestrari, Aidan Dumond and Chace Roberts all knocked in multiple runs to pace …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/16/24
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With two wins Saturday over Monroe College-Bronx, the Community College of Rhode Island softball team captured the 2024 NJCAA Division III Northeast District Championship to punch its ticket to the …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/16/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Bishop Hendricken senior Braeden Campbell. Campbell has been a force for the Hawks at both the plate and catcher this season as they look to compete …
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5/16/24
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The Bishop Hendricken baseball team won a rematch of last year’s semifinals when it held off Cumberland 12-8 in a shootout on Monday.
Despite jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/16/24
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Special to the Beacon
Meet Darius Kipyego, a phenomenal track star from the University of Iowa State. Darius grew up in Oakland Beach and attended St. Raphael Academy for high school. A few of …
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By BRETT TAYLOR
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5/16/24
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The annual Gaspee Days 5K foot race will be making its return this June and is expected to host its largest pool of runners ever.
The Gaspee Days 5K is the state’s oldest foot race and has …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/15/24
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Expert angler Richard Reich will be the featured speaker this Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. at a seminar titled “Big plugs for big fish.” The seminar is sponsor by the RI Saltwater Anglers …
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5/15/24
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With the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference tournament approaching, the Wheaton baseball team has hit form at the right time, winning six of its last seven regular season …
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By BRENDEN SOARES
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5/9/24
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The Emo DiNitto/Rhode Island Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame presented Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) with its Distinguished American …
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5/9/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Hendricken baseball player Ryan Thompson. Thompson has been a force for the Hawks in the middle of the lineup and led the team to a 6-0 shutout win …
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5/9/24
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The Toll Gate baseball team has won two of its past three games, most recently beating Cranston East 6-3 on Tuesday.
Austin Wheeler, Connor Salzillo and Brayden Ogden all drove in runs for Toll …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/9/24
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The Toll Gate girls lacrosse team celebrated its Senior Night in style on Tuesday as it rolled to a 15-4 win over crosstown rival Pilgrim and remain firmly in the Division II playoff picture.
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/9/24
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Netflix aired the Roast of Tom Brady on Sunday night and it delivered. It was everything that you’d hope a roast would be and what a roast should be about.
Like most people, I was …
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5/8/24
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The Pilgrim boys lacrosse team got some revenge on Monday afternoon when it rolled to a 20-9 win over Middletown in a state championship rematch.
The Pats were led by the usual suspects as Ryan …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/2/24
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The Warwick North and Warwick Continental American Little Leagues celebrated their respective Opening Days last Saturday in front of packed audiences. Joining the fun were family, friends and of …
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5/2/24
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The Bishop Hendricken lacrosse team is in the thick of the Division I playoff hunt and sits at 5-3 in league play, good for third place overall.
The Hawks’ most recent game was against …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/2/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim lacrosse player Ryan Barlow. The senior captain has remained one of the state’s most dangerous players and put on a show in a state …
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5/2/24
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