This week, the Cranston Herald sports department is honoring some of Cranston’s best athletes of the spring 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 field, court, track, etc. Congratulations to all of our athletes! - Alex Sponseller, Sports Editor 

Boys Outdoor Track & Field

Cohen Brinker, East

Ryan D’Errico, West

Ben Phok, West

Ryan Luke, West

Daniel Mojica, West

Logan Lavimodiere, West

Athlete of the Year: Ryan D’Errico, West

Ryan D’Errico was a steady contributor for the Falcons this past spring and shined on the big stages, including the state championship where he finished 8th in 200 dash and was a member of the team’s relay squads that qualified.

Girls Outdoor Track & Field

Caroline Brennick, East

Jessica Chin, East

Brooke Sloan, East

Reece Vitale, West

Sophia DeLuca, West

Kristen Fountaine, West

Annelisa Joyce, West

Lilliana Prendergast, West

Maya Cicchitelli, West

Athlete of the Year: Reece Vitale, West

Reece Vitale continued to be the city’s top track athlete and was among the top overall performers in the state meet earlier this month. The junior took second in the 300-meter hurdles as well as the triple jump while also taking third in the 100 hurdles.

Baseball

Anthony DeFusco, East

Ethan Torres, East

Harrison Fisher, East

Joshua Gillen, East

Jeu Leon, East

Damien Wholey, East

Elan Santana, West

Alex Milano, West

Nick DiLorenzo, West

Logan Taylor, West

Ethan Madden, West

Jack Fontaine, West

Chris Barboza, West

Player of the Year: Chris Barboza, West

Chris Barboza is the Herald’s Player of the Year after being a two-way force for the Falcons at the plate and on the mound. Barboza finished the season with a .348 batting average and led the team in runs and hits. He was a key member of the team’s pitching staff and finished the season with a 3.66 earned run average across seven starts.

Softball

Cydnee Meekins, East

Nevaeh Fatorma, East

Lexi Montalban, East

Gianna Tocci, East

Jaeda Viveiros, East

Siena Nardelli, West

Mia Baffoni, West

Gianna Dispirito, West

Mia Santomassimo, West

Mia Crudale, West

Payton Wells, West

Player of the Year: Nevaeh Fatorma, East

Nevaeh Fatorma was the Bolts’ unquestioned leader and helped guide the team back to the championship game against Tiverton. The senior captain batted .508 while leading the team in runs and stolen bases. She was also among the division’s best outfielders. Fatorma will be heading to Division II Assumption University.

Boys Lacrosse

Sean Mendonca, East

Grayden Guyon, East

Gio Gonsalves, East

Owen Niles, East

Connor Niles, East

Derek Simas, East

Sebastian Robbins, West

Aidan Fowler, West

Jacob Case, West

Cam Scorpio, West

Adrian Samayoa, West

Player of the Year: Sean Mendonca, East

Although it was a rebuilding season for Cranston East-Johnston Thundercats, a bright spot was the emergence of junior goalie Sean Mendonca. Mendonca spent his season in net for the first time and thrived, stopping over 50 percent of shots faced and keeping the co-op in plenty of games.

Girls Lacrosse

Lily Tillinghast, East

Madeline Flinn, East

Lia Jimenez, East

Alyssa Pereira, East

Isabella Dupret, East

Ashley Budano, West

Olivia Venagro, West

Zoe Budano, West

Player of the Year: Lily Tillinghast, East

The Bolts quickly emerged as a threat in Division III this spring and would advance to the semifinals. Much of the team’s success is thanks to Lily Tillinghast, who was the Bolts’ leading scorer and most potent piece up front on a nightly basis.

Boys Volleyball

Dennis Dixon, East

Caleb Xum, East

Charles Pincince, East

Darien Peterson, East

Ashton Mak, West

Kevin Dilone, West

Lionel Alvarez, West

Henry DeLa Zerda, West

Player of the Year: Charles Pincince, East

The Bolts finally got the job done this season as they pulled off a big upset in the state championship over North Kingstown to bring the school its first DI title ever. Charles Pincince has been the team’s top player the past several seasons and is among the best outside hitters in the state.

Boys Tennis

Eri Ogunde, East

Ansony Chavarria, East

Johan Nawrocki, East

Adrian Rosales, East

Connor Ainley, West

Gabriel Hart, West

Devon Fraenza, West

Kovin Rasombath, West

Player of the Year: Eri Ogunde, East

Eri Ogunde elevated his game this past season as he took on the duty of being the team’s top singles player, and his performance shined through as he led the team back to the championship match while also qualifying for the individual state tournament.

Golf

Eric Whitlock, West

Michael Farina, West

Jack Marques, West

Jagger Dion, West

Josh Smith, West

Zach Smith, West

Player of the Year: Jack Marques, West

Jack Marques has been perhaps the top player for the Falcons throughout their ascent to being one of the top teams in the state the past two years. Marques had another strong showing at states by shooting a 162, guiding West to a top-10 finish as a team.