Friday night was an eventful one in high school sports, showcasing a range of games across various sports. The standout performance came from the La Salle football team, which defeated North Kingstown with a score of 34-10. This victory marks a strong start for La Salle in the Division I football season, and details of the game will be covered in an upcoming report by Eric Rueb.
In another notable match, the Injury Fund exhibition game between Pawtucket and Davies was abruptly halted due to a disturbance in the stands. Pawtucket Athletic Director Dino Campopiano made the decision to end the game with approximately seven minutes left in the second quarter, prioritizing the safety of everyone present. Campopiano clarified, "I decided to clear the stands and clear everything just for safety. But nobody got hurt. There was no actual fight or anything, but it just became, we didn’t know what really happened. So, it was just for safety reasons, we decided to clear everything." This game was particularly significant as Pawtucket has combined players from Shea and Tolman high schools to form a new team due to the construction of a new city high school. Pawtucket is set to open its regular season on Thursday against South Kingstown, while Davies will host Lincoln in their season opener on Friday.
Other football scores from the night included Narragansett's narrow victory over Toll Gate, winning 14-6, and Cumberland edging out West Warwick with a 13-6 score. Burrillville also secured a win against East Greenwich, shutting them out 14-0.
In girls soccer, Scituate achieved a significant win against South Kingstown, finishing 3-0. Scituate goalkeeper Anna Venditelli was instrumental in the victory, recording four saves and earning a shutout. Offensively, Lexi Butera and Katelyn Cantelle scored two and one goals, respectively, with Avery Linde providing an assist. South Kingstown's goalie, Bria Bender, made six saves in a valiant effort despite the loss.
Another thrilling girls soccer match saw Narragansett narrowly defeat Exeter-West Greenwich (EWG) 3-2. Sole Abbruzzese was a standout for the Mariners, scoring two goals, while Delaney Bonneau contributed with an opening goal. For EWG, Hailey Jones and Josie Flynn each found the back of the net, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
In boys soccer, Narragansett played to a 3-3 draw against Mt. Hope, while Portsmouth defeated Wheeler 2-0. Lincoln had a commanding performance, winning 5-0 against North Providence, and Chariho dominated Coventry with a score of 6-0.
Field hockey action saw North Kingstown overpower Cumberland with a decisive 5-1 victory. Aleya Olmstead was a standout player, scoring four goals and assisting on another, while Claire Talancy added a goal and an assist. In goal, Lily Dillon made four saves to secure the win.
In girls tennis, Cranston West edged Tiverton 4-3 in a closely contested match. In Division III, North Providence triumphed over PCD/SRA with a score of 5-2, showcasing strong performances across both singles and doubles matches.
Lastly, in girls volleyball, Lincoln narrowly defeated Prout in a thrilling five-set match, winning 3-2. The match featured impressive performances from Brielle Lambert and Allison Damont. Westerly also secured a win against EWG, finishing 3-0.
As the weekend approaches, several teams are gearing up for more action, with Saturday's schedule featuring key matchups in football, boys and girls soccer, and more. The excitement of high school sports continues to unfold as teams strive for victory.
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