This week, the Warwick Beacon sports department is honoring some of Warwick’s best athletes of the winter season with its All-City teams. As always, it was a fun-filled few months of big-time performances as we saw plenty of athletes shine on the biggest stages. Athletes are selected based on factors including statistical performance, postseason success as well as leadership impact on and off the court, ice, etc. Congratulations to all of our athletes! - Alex Sponseller, Sports Editor 

BOYS BASKETBALL

James Caldarella, Hendricken

Jakob Reyes, Hendricken 

Michael D’Ambra, Hendricken

Will Cary, Hendricken

Carter Clifton, Pilgrim

Dylan Vale, Pilgrim

Jack Bannon, Pilgrim

Jack Cirelli, Pilgrim 

Liam Leahy, Toll Gate

Damola Oremosu, Toll Gate

Jack Colvin, Toll Gate

Brayden Healey, Toll Gate 

Player of the Year: Damola Oremosu, Toll Gate

Damola Oremosu made a splash after transferring to Toll Gate this year, immediately becoming a key starter for the Titans, who wound up reaching the Division III semifinals. Oremosu led the team in scoring with 12.9 points per game, while also leading the way in rebounds and blocks.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Lia Wasilewski, Pilgrim

Madison Tuirok, Pilgrim

Sloan Hogan, Pilgrim

Lily Hall, Pilgrim 

Mary McNulty, Toll Gate

Lyndsey Allen, Toll Gate

Addison Eddy, Toll Gate

Avry Dewar, Toll Gate

Player of the Year:  Lily Hall, Pilgrim

Lily Hall returned this winter season as one of the few upperclassmen on the Pilgrim roster and helped the team bounce back to the postseason. Hall was a steady presence on both ends of the floor and put up double figures in the team’s semifinal appearance against Lincoln School.

BOYS INDOOR TRACK

Jeremy Seidi, Hendricken

Jabari Jackson, Hendricken

Colby Flynn, Hendricken

Fred Russell, Hendricken

Jack Moretta, Hendricken

BJ Kerachsky, Hendricken

Brandon Wolfenden, Pilgrim

Hunter Schobel, Pilgrim

Miles Zuniga, Pilgrim

Kevin Barker, Toll Gate

John Maynard, Toll Gate

Josh Maynard, Toll Gate

Athlete of the Year: Brandon Wolfenden, Pilgrim

Brandon Wolfenden continued to rank among the state’s best throwers this winter season and finished by taking second in the shot put at the state championship. He also took first place in the Class A Championship two weeks prior.

GIRLS INDOOR TRACK

Keaney Bayha, Pilgrim

Mariah Kidd, Pilgrim

Juliana Kavanagh, Pilgrim

Vanessa Jones, Toll Gate

Kylee Davis, Toll Gate

Anna O’Donnell, Toll Gate

Hannah Chasse, Toll Gate

Shinyu Vega, Toll Gate

Mea Ayotte, Toll Gate

Athlete of the Year: Vanessa Jones, Toll Gate

Vanessa Jones became the country’s best weight thrower this winter season, as she won the Rhode Island state championship, the New England championship, and went on to win the USA National title. Jones will return next season as a senior and is an early favorite to repeat as champion.

GYMNASTICS

Abigail Marino, Warwick

Alyssa Jones, Warwick

Lia Franchetti, Warwick

Liana Bannon, Warwick

Mackenzie Long, Warwick

Charlotte Farrell, Warwick

Gymnast of the Year:  Mackenzie Long, Warwick

Mackenzie Long put on a show for the Warwick co-op at the state championships and reached the podium by taking sixth on the beam at the individual championships.

BOYS SWIMMING

Rocco Czaja, Hendricken

Hunter Andrews, Hendricken

Avery Cover, Hendricken

Tristan Jordan, Hendricken

Connor Salzillo, Warwick

Miles Zuniga, Warwick

Adam Hamza, Warwick

Ryder Tatarian, Warwick

Swimmer of the Year: Tristan Jordan, Hendricken

Tristan Jordan is the Beacon’s boys swimmer of the year after guiding the Hawks to their second straight state title. Jordan was a member of the team’s relay team that took first in the 400 to clinch the title. He also finished second in the 100 freestyle and third in the 50 free.

GIRLS SWIMMING

Juliana Kavanagh, Pilgrim

Taylor Mooney, Pilgrim

Abigail Killilea, Pilgrim

Hannah Fitzpatrick, Pilgrim 

Madison Ventura, Pilgrim

Samantha Lin, Toll Gate

Katelyn Watson, Toll Gate

Samantha Barr, Toll Gate

Tania Cruz Urban, Toll Gate

Tate Payne, Toll Gate

Kassidy Roche, Toll Gate

Swimmer of the Year: Katelyn Watson, Toll Gate

Katelyn Watson was a leader in and out of the water for the Titans this winter, having an impressive showing at the division championships by finishing second in the 200 yard freestyle, sixth in the backstroke and fourth as a member of the 400 yard free relay team.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Lauren Bastien, Warwick

Meghan McNally, Warwick

Hayley Clemm, Warwick

Isabelle Laudon, Warwick

Riley Sullivan, Warwick

Flora Meunier, Warwick

Player of the Year: Lauren Bastien, Warwick

Lauren Bastien had a breakout season for the Titans this past winter and led the rebuilding roster in points as they clinched a playoff spot.

BOYS HOCKEY

Avery Picchione, Hendricken

Aiden Craft, Hendricken

Cullen Crain, Hendricken

Mason Crain, Hendricken

Frank Tillinghast, Hendricken

Ben Tamul, Hendricken

Andrew Soscia, Hendricken

Joe Andreozzi, EG/TG

Brady Parks, EG/TG

Brady Slinn, EG/TG

Jack Kiernan, EG/TG

Wyatt Gelzheiser, EG/TG

Jackson Bromage, Pilgrim

Jack Sayler, Pilgrim

Nate Kane, Pilgrim

Ricky Cabral, Pilgrim

Jackson Monte, Pilgrim

Andrew Mullaney, Pilgrim

Player of the Year: Frank Tillinghast, Hendricken

Frank Tillinghast enjoyed a season that will be remembered in Hendricken history forever, scoring the game-winning goals in both the semifinals and in triple overtime of the state championship against Prout. Tillinghast was second in points for the Hawks as a defenseman, making an impact on each end of the ice and in the big moments.

WRESTLING

Mikhail Hulkow, Hendricken

Logan Ross, Hendricken

Matthew Pappas, Hendricken

Gianni Soto, Hendricken

Michael Quinn, Hendricken

Seth McGrew, Hendricken

Lincoln Tiernan, Hendricken

Vincent McAteer, Hendricken

Allison Patten, Pilgrim

Christian Sneed, Pilgrim

Desannio Dias, Pilgrim

Jacob Oliveira, Pilgrim

Logan DiMauro, Pilgrim

Sincere Mello, Pilgrim

Marcos Ramirez, Toll Gate

Victoria Salinas, Toll Gate

Jared Sabatelli, Toll Gate

Jack Sabatelli, Toll Gate

Kason Wirtz, Toll Gate

Ben Denoncour, Toll Gate

Kodin Flagg, Toll Gate

Wrestler of the Year: Allison Patten, Pilgrim

Allison Patten cemented her place as the state’s top female wrestler by winning her second straight state title while earning the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award in the process. She went on to take second place at the New England Championships.