Sports Update
EPHS Boys Soccer has a New Coach
Tim Calouro, a 2001 Townie graduate and former soccer player has been named the next head boys soccer coach to succeed retiring long time coach Tony Vierra. Calouro and Vierra were Townie soccer teammates. Calouro, an all-state player at EPHS, is an East Providence native and began his playing career with the East Providence Merchants in 1994. He went on to play premier soccer with Bayside in 1996. Tim continued his playing career at East Providence Senior High School in 1998. He was selected 2nd Team All Division in 1999 and 1st Team All Division and 1st Team All State in 2000.
He went on to play college soccer at St. Joseph’s College in 2001 and finished his collegiate career at Rhode Island College in 2002 through 2004.
Calouro has been responsible for developing and leading the youth academy for the East Providence Youth Soccer Association. Calouro has been part of a rich soccer history at EPHS. Tim’s father, Ben Calouro is a 1972 Townie graduate and starred as a key soccer player for those early dominate teams led by legendary coach George Poli. Calouro’s goal is to bring back a state soccer championship to East Providence.
“I am pleased to have accepted a new role as the East Providence High School Men’s Soccer Coach,” said Calouro after his appointment in July. “I can’t wait to get started and I want to thank EPHS principal (Bill) Black and Athletic Director Alex Butler for this opportunity. I am ready to work hard for these kids,” added Calouro.
Tony Vieira, a Townie 2002 graduate decided to retire after some 13 years as Townie head coach. “It was time for me to move on,” said Vierra. “Family and job responsibilities make it a busy time. I will be around to help Tim and the program,” added Vierra. Vierra is currently superintendent of parks for the city and active in youth soccer.
Calouro is very excited to lead this generation of Townie soccer players. “I stress teamwork, encouragement and I am fortunate to have known many of the current players from prior years of youth soccer.” It has a been a while since boys soccer has won a state championship. East Providence athletic officials think Calouro has the right stuff toward that goal.
Soccer Fundraiser:
The Townies boys soccer team is sponsoring a team fundraiser on Sunday, September 10th from 11am - 3pm at East Providence High School. There will be a $10 Entry fee for all vehicles. Cars, trucks and bikes are all welcome. The event will also feature a number of food trucks and raffles, as well as music.
Annual Friends of Townie Athletics Golf Tournament
The annual Friends of Townie Athletics (FOTA) Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 7th at Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth, MA. The deadline for signing up is September 15th. $150 per player or $600 for a foursome. This includes 18 holes of golf, a riding cart, lunch, evening reception, “Super Ticket” and awards. Registration forms are available at the Friends of Townie Athletics Organization Facebook page or by contacting a FOTA member. The event is a major fundraiser which provides 100% of all monies raised for East Providence High School and middle school student-athletes. The FOTA also announce that the last of the Commemorative Bricks were installed at East Providence High School this summer. Thank you to all who purchased a brick.
EPHS Teacher Coutoulakis Receives COX Outstanding Coach Award
East Providence High School Phys Ed teacher Kristen Coutoulakis received the 2022-23 Cox Communications “Outstanding Coach” award. ‘Coach Coutie’ as she is known to colleagues and students, donated her $1,000 cash award to Special Olympics. In addition to her duties as a gym and health instructor at EPHS, Coutoulakis is a devoted supporter of Special Olympics. “Unified Sports has kept the "spirit of sport" in my heart. Our students enjoy friendship, competition and being part of something bigger than themselves,” says the affable EPHS teacher in a recent fundraising request. The 2022-2023 EPHS Unified Basketball team won the RI state championship. “I credit my colleague coaches and students for this award. They all are deserving,” said Coutoulakis in responding to the Cox award. In addition to her coaching and teaching responsibilities, she is widely known for her wide smile and big hugs to students and fellow teachers and staff when she walks the high school corridors. “She is an amazing teacher and member of our learning community. We are so lucky to have her at EPHS,” said principal Bill Black.
Local Athletes in Championship Tournament
Both Junior & Senior Squads Win Titles
Several East Providence athletes participated in the RBI Baseball League’s Junior and Senior Division Baseball tournament. The tournament is associated with the Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club program. MWH Constructors included East Providence residents Jonathan “JJ” Renaud, Chris Charbonneau and Alex Enright. The trio were starters and key players for the team which included teammates from Barrington and Pawtucket. Vin Enright of East Providence along with Matt Ferreira were the coaches. The group made it to the championship game which they won late last month. The MWH Constructor team faced off against Collette based in Pawtucket, for the tourney championship at Slater Park under the lights. MWH finished the tourney run with an 8-1 record entering the final. Earlier they defeated Palagi’s 6-0 in a semifinal win. Charbonneau, Enright and Renaud all played well in the final with JJ Renaud being named the game MVP for a stellar pitching performance. Renaud tossed a complete game one-hit shutout while firing 11 strikeouts in a dominating performance for the 2-0 win.
RBI Senior Division Win
The RBI senior division title game also went to a team with East Providence players. State champion EPHS starters Dylan Annicelli and Oliver Andrews made key contributions for the team, Rock’s on Prospect. Rock’s defeated Downeast Coffee Roasters 8-1 for the title. Annicelli, the superb sophomore pitcher for EPHS recorded three strikeouts in late inning relief for the team. Annicelli also contributed a key RBI double in the fourth inning. Like their Juniors counterpart, Rock’s on Prospect, the number one seed with just one tournament loss, scored first and never looked back to take the championship.
Sept. Miscellaneous EPHS Scheduled Events, Subject to Change
2: Car Wash 11am-3pm
4: Labor Day-No School
11: Faculty Meeting 2:00pm
19: College Fair @ Warwick Mall 6pm-8pm
19: DodgeBall tournament 6:30
20: PTSA Meeting 6:30pm
21: Meet the Teachers Night 6pm-8pm
22: Blood Drive 7:30am-1:30pm (auditorium)
22: Townie Pride Parade @ Pierce
25: Faculty Advisory Board @ 2pm
25: School Improvement Team Virtual @ 6pm
28-29 :UC/Staff Pictures
29: Homecoming Football Game
30: Homecoming Dance at 7pm-10pm
EPHS Football Schedule
09/01/23 04:45 PM Injury Fund at Central Falls High School Max Read Field
09/08/23 07:00 PM Westfield at EPHS
09/15/23 07:00 PM at St. Raphael Academy at McCoy Annex
09/22/23 07:00 PM at Cumberland High School Tucker Field
09/29/23 07:00 PM Cranston West at EPHS
10/06/23 06:00 PM Mt. Pleasant High School at EPHS
10/13/23 06:00 PM East Greenwich High School at EPHS
10/21/23 12:00 PM at Burrillville High School
10/27/23 06:00 PM Bishop Hendricken High School at EPHS
11/23/23 10:00 AM at La Salle Academy
EPHS Boys Soccer Schedule
09/01/23 05:00 PM Injury Fund at Barrington High, Moses Brown School
09/06/23 06:30 PM Central High School at EPHS
09/08/23 07:00 PM at Central Falls High School - Macomber Stadium
09/13/23 06:30 PM at Cumberland High School
09/16/23 10:00 AM Classical High School at EPHS
09/19/23 06:30 PM Lincoln at EPHS
09/26/23 06:30 PM at LaSalle
09/30/23 10:00 AM Moses Brown School at EPHS
10/03/23 06:45 PM at North Kingstown High School
10/06/23 06:00 PM at Mt. Hope High School
10/11/23 06:30 PM Portsmouth at EPHS
10/14/23 10:00 AM South Kingstown High School at EPHS
10/17/23 07:00 PM at Tolman High School, McKinnon-Alves Soccer Complex
10/21/23 10:45 AM at Bishop Hendricken High School
10/25/23 06:30 PM Barrington at EPHS
EPHS Girls Soccer Schedule
09/02/23 11:00 AM Injury Fund Barrington at Exeter West Greenwich
09/08/23 04:00 PM at Mount Saint Charles Academy
09/12/23 06:30 PM Ponaganset High School at EPHS
09/15/23 06:30 PM North Providence High School at EPHS
09/18/23 03:45 PM at Scituate High School
09/20/23 06:30 PM Prout School at EPHS
09/22/23 06:00 PM Providence Country Day at Pierce Field
09/26/23 06:30 PM Middletown High School at EPHS
09/28/23 04:00 PM West Warwick High School at West Warwick High School
10/02/23 06:30 PM Portsmouth at EPHS
10/04/23 06:30 PM at Coventry High School
10/10/23 06:30 PM Burrillville at EPHS
10/12/23 04:00 PM at Mount Saint Charles Academy
10/16/23 06:30 PM North Providence High School at EPHS
10/18/23 04:00 PM at St. Mary Academy Bay View
10/24/23 06:30 PM North Smithfield at EPHS
10/26/23 06:00 PM at Lincoln High School
EPHS Girls Volleyball
09/01/23 06:30 PM Scituate at EPHS
09/06/23 06:30 PM at Cranston West
09/07/23 06:30 PM Classical High School at EPHS
09/12/23 06:30 PM Barrington at EPHS
09/14/23 06:30 PM at Rogers High School
09/15/23 06:00 PM at Mt. Hope High School
09/18/23 06:30 PM St. Raphael Academy at EPHS
09/20/23 06:00 PM at Johnston High School
09/26/23 06:30 PM St. Mary Academy Bay View at EPHS
10/02/23 06:30 PM Lincoln at East Providence High School
10/04/23 06:00 PM at Middletown High School
10/10/23 06:30 PM at Pilgrim High School
10/12/23 06:30 PM Ponaganset High School at EPHS
10/16/23 06:30 PM at Cumberland High School
10/18/23 06:30 PM Exeter West Greenwich at EPHS
10/24/23 06:30 PM at North Smithfield High School
10/26/23 06:30 PM Westerly at EPHS
St. Mary Bay View Soccer Schedule
09/11/23 04:30 PM Scituate at St. Mary Academy Bay View
09/12/23 04:00 PM at Coventry High School
09/18/23 04:30 PM Burrillville at St. Mary Academy Bay View
09/22/23 04:00 PM at Mount Saint Charles Academy
09/26/23 04:00 PM North Providence High School at St. Mary Academy Bay View
09/28/23 06:00 PM at Middletown High School
10/02/23 07:00 PM at North Smithfield
10/04/23 05:00 PM Lincoln at St. Mary Academy Bay View
10/10/23 06:30 PM at Ponaganset High School
10/18/23 04:00 PM EPHS at St. Mary Academy Bay View
10/20/23 06:00 PM at Prout School
10/26/23 04:00 PM Portsmouth at St. Mary Academy Bay View
10/31/23 04:00 PM at West Warwick High School
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