SPORTS ROUNDUP

EPHS Swim Team

Girls Team
Townie swimmers finished a great season once again.  Post season honors announced for the girls’ swimmers include:  2^nd team All-State and 1^st team all Division 3 200 free relay team consisting of Sadie Gagnon, Laina Fonseca, Maura Roche and Caroline Welch.  This same team was also selected 1^st team all Division 3 for the 200 Medley Relay.  Individually, Sadie Gagnon was 1^st team All Division for the 100 and 200 Freestyle.  Laina Fonseca was 1^st team for the 100 Breaststroke and 200 IM.  Maura Roche took home 1^st team 100 Butterfly and 2^nd team 200 Free.  Caroline Welch was 2^nd team 100 Free and 100 Backstroke.

Boys Team
The boys’ team had Jamison Sydney, Kaden Vaughn, Jaden and Kevin Bettencourt selected 2^nd team All-Division 3 for the 400 Free Relay.  Jamison Sydney was 2^nd team All-Division for the 500 Free and Kevin Bettencourt was 2^nd team for the 100 Free.    

EP Unified Basketball Team
Congratulations to the EP Unified team who performed brilliantly in a basketball game against the Mt. Pleasant Kilties last month.  “Though we lost 40-46, the battle was amazing with Justin Aguiar scoring an impressive 22 points. Mitchell Snead, Nurse Marin, and newcomers Emma Power and Andrew Luiz also contributed points to the cause,” said team coach Kristen Coutoulakis.  “A huge thank you to our Unified partners who led the leadership on the court; defining what it means to be an example of Townie Pride.”  The team won their season opening game  over Juanita Sanchez High earlier in the month by a 60-34 score.  Justin Aguiar was tremendous with a game high 28 points.  Mitchell Snead added 16 points and Nurse Marin and Emma Power each had 8 points.

EPHS Softball 2025 Preview
East Providence High School varsity softball is ready for another great season on their new turf field. The snow-covered turf has melted and Head Coach Katie Solitro is getting ready. “I am hopeful with the returning core group of upper-class contributors from the 2024 season,” said Solitro. “Our 2025 Seniors Emma Boisseau, Mackenzie Pimentel, and Sylvie Patterson, Juniors Cassandra Dulude, Nethania Figueroa and Trinity Provencher, and Sophomores Audrey Bernard and Marianna Pina will lead us this season.”

“Cassie Dulude and Marianna Pina will be on the mound this season, while both athletes are expected to be a force at the plate and contribute significantly in the field when not pitching.

Returning behind the plate is senior Emma Boisseau, and Sophomore Audrey Bernard. Both players contributed significantly to the team last year, both offensively and on defense. When not catching, both players will contribute in the field as well.

“Seniors Mackenzie Pimentel and Sylvie Patterson will hold down the middle infield, while Nethania Figueroa splits her time between the hot corner (third base) and outfield. All three returning players look to be a threat at the plate, continuing to positively impact the team. Speaking of the outfield, Junior Trinity Provencher is expected to continue to lead in center field. Provencher looks to have another dominant season at the plate,” said Coach Solitro. Softball fans are in for an exciting season once again.

2025 Schedule
4/01/25 4:30 PM BayView/PCD Softball Co-op @ EPHS
4/03/25 4:30 PM Smithfield High @ EPHS
4/08/25 4:30 PM Chariho High @ EPHS
4/10/25 4:30 PM Prout High @ Prout
4/15/25 12:00 PM North Kingstown High @ North Kingstown
4/17/25 4:00 PM St. Mary Academy Bay View @ Bay View
4/22/25 4:30 PM Moses Brown @ Moses Brown
4/23/25 4:30 PM La Salle Academy @ EPHS
4/26/25 11:00 AM Ponaganset @ EPHS
4/28/25 4:15 PM Cumberland @ Cumberland Tucker Field
5/02/25 6:00 PM Westerly School @ EPHS
5/03/25 12:00 PM North Kingstown @ EPHS
5/06/25 4:30 PM Cranston West @ EPHS
5/08/25 4:15 PM East Greenwich @ EPHS
5/10/25 12:00 PM Coventry High @ Coventry
5/13/25 4:30 PM Pilgrim High @ Pilgrim High
5/16/25 5:00 PM St. Raphael Academy @ EPHS
5/20/25 4:30 PM Moses Brown @ EPHS

EPHS Baseball 2025 Preview
The 2025 Townie baseball team will be back competing in tough Division 1 after two years of Division 2 play. The program has once again made their way back to Division 1, presently ranking #10 overall in the state of Rhode Island. Recently Head Coach Bobby Rodericks discussed his team’s outlook for the 2025 season:

“Only losing one varsity starter from last season (Kyler Lorenz, Dean College) the lineup remains strong defensively especially with all the returning pitching,” said Coach Bobby Rodericks. “Seniors Dylan Annicelli and Tim Robitaille (2024 second team All State) along with Tyler Dicecco and Junior Kyle Desrosiers will be back on the mound for the Townies this spring. They all did well for varsity last season making it difficult to come up with a definite pitching rotation for this season. Tyler and Kyle will also be utilized as corner infielders along with Collin Roche. Senior Oliver Andrews will take his position back at second base. Junior Gavin Palombo, who is in my opinion one of the top defensive players in the state, will be sliding over from 3rd to SS as he fills the void with former 2023 Gold Glove Kyler graduating this past spring. A key for the team is the return of senior catcher Brian Rutkowski. He has caught since his sophomore year and may be the 2025 Class Salutatorian. A team leader on and off the field. The outfield has improved immensely since 2022 but still is up in the air for a set lineup. Judging from the fall season and off-season workouts, Sophomores Aidan Martins (All Division, All Star selection) and Max Correiro will be out there for sure. A lot of potential talent with the incoming freshmen as well as some JV players who helped capture the “Justin Rocha Memorial Tourney” last year having to win 3 games in one day. Coach Karalekas had some dominant pitching for his JV squad with Owen Richards, Ben Hallene and swing player Kyle Desrosiers who got his first varsity start against Johnston in last season’s playoffs.

This season in Division 1 we are all aware that the level of play is higher and we look forward to the challenge and look to win as many games as possible,” said Rodericks. The Townies will be challenged for sure but plenty of exciting baseball will take place this year.

Townie Baseball Stadium Adding Some RI Baseball History
Before the Townies home opener on April 3^rd, the team will unveil several new permanent baseball seats behind home plate.  Before McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket was demolished last month, East Providence reached out about a year ago inquiring about obtaining some original PawSox seats.  “The Mayor of Pawtucket and other officials came through and donated a few dozen original seats before they were demolished,” said City Council President Bob Rodericks.  The appropriately “red” seats are being installed by City parks department staffers and a dedication will be held at 4:00 pm, Thursday April 3^rd before the Townies first home game.  “Hopefully a crowd will come out and see a beloved piece of history in their new home at EPHS.”

EPHS Girls Basketball Post Season Recognition
EPHS Girls Basketball players received post-season awards by the Rhode Island girls coaches association.  Harmonie McDowell was selected Third Team All State, First Team All Class and First Team All Division.  Trinity Provencher was selected First Team All Division and Second Team All Class.  Zarae Hall and Audrey Bernard earned Second Team All Division and Kat Amado also made Third Team All Division. 

EPHS Boys Basketball Post Season Recognition
Three players, Tyler Gomez First Team All Division 1; Alex Mulamba Second Team All Division 1 and Braedon Ellis All-Academic Team were recognized by the Rhode Island Boys Basketball Coaches Association.

EPHS Boys Indoor Track & Field
The boys indoor track & field team ended their season in impressive fashion at the prestigious Rising Stars Classic held at the New Balance Track in Boston, Massachusetts. Jack Pawlik placed 4th in the 55 meter dash, and the 4x200 meter relay consisting of Jietan Ruiz, Julius Cortes, Jack Pawlik, and Justin Jardine ran a season best time and placed 10th overall. Congratulations to the boys on a great season!