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Johnston native and Bishop Hendricken alum Adolfo Betancur continued to add to his historic wrestling resume this winter season as he helped lead Johnson & Wales to its first-ever Division III …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/19/25
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Freshman catcher Gabrielle Sweeney (Shirley, Mass.) smacked a three-run homer and sophomore pitcher Ashleigh von der Linden (Stratham, N.H.) earned the win as Rhode Island College completed a …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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3/19/25
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The four-time defending state champion Bishop Hendricken hockey team was less than six minutes away from seeing its reign come to an end in Sunday’s title clash against Prout, as the Crusaders …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/11/25
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The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2025” were unveiled between the first and second periods of the Providence Bruins vs Utica …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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3/11/25
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In last week’s column I mentioned that I have covered too many championship games to truly chose a favorite or best. This past weekend’s hockey championships may have shattered those …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/11/25
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Endangered North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction. An unusual mortality event was declared for North Atlantic right whales in 2017, and currently includes 151 individuals (41 dead, 39 …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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3/11/25
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The Community College of Rhode Island women’s basketball team is returning to the NJCAA National Tournament after winning its fourth consecutive Region XXI title.
The Knights entered the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/11/25
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Johnston senior wrestler Logan Martins put on a show at last weekend’s Rhode Island Interscholastic League Wrestling State Championships, as he finished third overall at 132 pounds after moving …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/5/25
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The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Women’s Basketball team showcased their dominance once again in the NJCAA Region XXI Conference, securing the regional title for the fourth year in …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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3/4/25
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It makes good economic sense to fund NOAA as their 2023 annual budget was $6.8 billion, yet fisheries alone have an estimated annual economic impact of over $400 billion. This impact is just the …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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3/4/25
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This past week offered two of the most exciting events of the entire winter season and it was a nice reminder of why I love covering local sports.
The two events that I am referring to are the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/4/25
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Senior Samantha Sainristil (Cranston) earned All-New England honors with a second place finish in the weight throw (17.02m) at the 2025 New England Div. III Women’s Indoor Track and Field …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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3/4/25
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Like other Federal agencies, NOAA is on the cutting board. However, things are not adding up. It makes good economic sense to fund NOAA as their 2023 annual budget was $6.8 billion, yet fisheries …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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2/26/25
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t was another busy week of high school sports playoffs as some of our teams lived to see another round while others saw their season come to an end.
The Pilgrim boys fell to West Warwick …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/26/25
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Rhode Island College junior Haley Oliver (Coventry) earned First Team All-Little East honors with first place finishes in the mile (5:13.19), 1,000m (3:06.93) and 3,000m (10:31.36) as Rhode Island …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/26/25
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The Johnston boys basketball team knew that it would have an uphill climb this season as it was moved up to Division I after graduating all five of its seniors from the previous season.
The …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/26/25
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The Rhode Island Football Coaches Association unveiled their postseason awards for the 2024 season and a handful of Johnston Panthers were recognized.
Leading the way was running back and …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/26/25
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The 10th-seeded Johnston girls basketball team fell to No.7 Mt. Hope 51-38 in the Division II preliminary round on Tuesday night to close out its season. Alanna Colon led the Panthers with 18 points …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/19/25
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Cranston West sophomore Gianna Desmarais put on a show at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s Gymnastics State Championships on Sunday, becoming only the second athlete in school history …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/18/25
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“My Fishing Cape Cod’s” 2025 Season Kickoff workshop will take place Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hyport Conference Center, Hyannis. Public Registration for this …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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2/18/25
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