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Rhode Island champs: Hendricken, East Greenwich, Woonsocket

Just like that, another thrilling Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) season is in the books. This year saw two dynasties continue their winning ways in Div. I and Div. III, as Bishop Hendricken and Woonsocket cruised to state titles. The Div. II championship series came down to a … [Read more...]

Rhode Island Watch List: 10 postseason standouts

It’s the best time of year, where familiar faces and breakout stars come alive in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) postseason. The two-loss playoff bracket provides an interesting wrinkle, where perfection isn’t necessary to reach the state championship round. That said, teams like … [Read more...]

Rhode Island Power Rankings: Final top 10 of regular season

Just like that, it’s almost time to kick off the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) playoffs. The regular season in the Ocean State wraps up on May 20, with preliminary postseason games starting two days later. We know who the favorites and dark horse contenders are – what we don’t yet know … [Read more...]

Rhode Island HS power rankings: Bishop Hendricken leads top 10

The race for prime position in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) postseason is heating up. Teams like Barrington, Smithfield and Cranston East are closing in on the top programs in Div. I, and Div. II is just as crowded. Woonsocket remains undefeated and the team to beat in Div. … [Read more...]

Rhode Island HS power rankings: Is Hendricken No. 1 in top 10?

There’s no shortage of championship-worthy programs in Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) baseball, but last year’s postseason was dominated by the top seeds. All three 1-seeded teams ultimately won their respective state finals. Perennial powerhouse Bishop Hendricken earned its 24th … [Read more...]

Rhode Island HS preview: 15 prospects to watch

Another exciting Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) season is underway. The Ocean State is packed with impressive ballplayers who will either continue to thrive or break out in a big way. Bishop Hendricken graduated a slew of top prospects from a team that went 25-6 and won the D1 … [Read more...]

High Schools: State championships in New England

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Archbishop Williams rallies for Div. 4 title

The senior leaders of Archbishop Williams carried the team throughout the season, but it was the sophomores that finished the job. With the Bishops down a run and down to their last out against Oxford in the Massachusetts Division 4 state final, sophomore outfielder David Ryan hit a single to bring … [Read more...]

Franklin claims first Mass. state title since 1986

With the go-ahead run on third base in the top of the ninth inning of the Massachusetts Super 8 Division 1 championship game, Franklin High School head coach Zach Brown knew exactly what he had to do. With senior Steve Luttazi 90 feet from giving Franklin the lead over Central Catholic, Brown put in … [Read more...]

At the dish or behind it, Pat Winkel is making an impact

Pat Winkel fell in love with catching over unusual circumstances. When he was about 9 years old, head lice was running rampant in Winkel’s hometown of Orange, Conn. Pat’s mom, Marcy, bought him his own personal catcher’s mask so he wouldn’t share a mask with anyone. "I thought it was the coolest … [Read more...]

Oyster River’s Brennan Oxford preps for Wake stint

Brennen Oxford’s coaches knew right away that they had a special talent on their hands. USA Mavericks coach Dave Hoyt realized it when Oxford began playing for his club teams as a 13-year-old. Hoyt would routinely play Oxford with the older guys due to his incredible instincts on the mound. "He sees … [Read more...]

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