Pier School Advances to Boys’ Hoops Semifinals

Thanks to a win on Tuesday over Barrington, the Mariners are now in the boys’ basketball tournament semifinals.

A 45-38 win against the No. 3E seed Barrington on Tuesday has propelled the Pier School Mariners to the middle school boys’ basketball state tournament semifinals for the second time in three years. The Mariners are scheduled to play No. 1E Portsmouth at Portsmouth Middle School on Friday. However, thanks to the impending blizzard, there is a high probability this game will be shifted to Monday, Feb. 11 or later. The state title game is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Bay View Academy. Portsmouth will be a formidable foe for the Mariners – In addition to having home court advantage, the Patriots also beat No. 2S Curtis Corner Middle School 72-50 in the tournament quarterfinals. Curtis Corner was the only team in the Southern …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (1)

Stephen Greenwell

1:16 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013

And indeed, this game has been moved to Monday. For this and other cancellations, go here: http://patch.com/A-1Jvq   more ›

Curtis Corner, Pier School Look for Hoop Success

Both the Pier School and Curtis Corner Middle School have games today in the boys’ basketball state tournament.

The Narragansett Pier School looks to defend its home court today, while Curtis Corner Middle School will have to win on the road, in their respective middle school boys’ basketball tournament playoff games. The Mariners are the No. 1 seed from the Southern Division, and received a preliminary round bye as a result. Although both the Mariners and Curtis Corner finished 11-1, with the lone loss coming against each other, the Pier School led the Southern Division in points scored and points against. After the preliminary round bye, the Pier School beat No. 4E Kickemuit (Bristol-Warren) 69-29 in the opening round. Today, the Mariners host No. 3E Barrington at , as the Eagles upset No. 2N North Cumberland 65-45 to earn the game. As the No. 2S …

• Photos (1)

Tuesday’s Sports Schedule and Monday’s Results

There is plenty of good soccer today, so get out on the pitch.

“My parents have been there for me, ever since I was seven.” – David Beckham, husband of Posh Spice. MONDAY’S RESULTS TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE Want to be e-mailed when we have new sports schedules and results posted? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

• Photos (1)

Monday’s Sports Schedule and Weekend Results

Cross-country and girls’ volleyball are on the slate for Monday!

“Volleyball, I could be pretty good. After a few practices I could be that striker, or whatever they call it.” – the always humble Lebron James. WEEKEND RESULTS MONDAY’S GAMES Want to be e-mailed when we have new sports schedules and results posted? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

• Photos (1)

Five Things

Saturday’s Sports Schedule and Friday’s Results

Are you ready for some football?

“Detroit’s so bad this year they might lose their bye week.” – Dennis Miller. FRIDAY’S RESULTS SATURDAY’S GAMES Want to be e-mailed when we have new sports schedules and results posted? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

• Photos (1)

Friday’s Sports Schedule and Thursday’s Results

Take, me, t-t-take me, to some sports today. Don’t be an extraterrestrial.

“Yeah, I regret we weren’t on a higher floor.” – Charles Barkley, on whether he had any regrets about throwing a bar patron through a first-floor window. REMINDER: Because of mosquito-borne diseases, some schools are canceling or postponing games. Make sure to check RIPCOA (middle school) or RIIL (high school) to ensure your game is still going on. THURSDAY’S RESULTS FRIDAY’S GAMES Want to be e-mailed when we have new sports schedules and results posted? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

• Photos (1)

Thursday’s Sports Schedule and Wednesday’s Results

Catch the fever – sports fever. (Don’t bother with romantic comedy Fever Pitch.)

“We lost because we didn’t win.” – Ronaldo. REMINDER: Because of mosquito-borne diseases, some schools are canceling or postponing games. Make sure to check RIPCOA (middle school) or RIIL (high school) to ensure your game is still going on. WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS THURSDAY’S GAMES Want to be e-mailed when we have new sports schedules and results posted? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

• Photos (1)

Wednesday’s Sports Schedule and Tuesday’s Results

Assuming it stops raining before this afternoon, go see some sports!

“Serious sport is war minus the shooting.” – George Orwell. REMINDER: Because of mosquito-borne diseases, some schools are canceling or postponing games. Make sure to check RIPCOA (middle school) or RIIL (high school) to ensure your game is still going on. TUESDAY’S RESULTS WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Want to be e-mailed when we have new sports schedules and results posted? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

• Photos (1)

Tuesday’s Sports Schedule and Monday’s Results

Heeeyyy everybody! Here’s some sports!

“Any idiot can run, but it takes a special kind of idiot to run cross country.” – Cross country joke. REMINDER: Because of mosquito-borne diseases, some schools are canceling or postponing games. Make sure to check RIPCOA (middle school) or RIIL (high school) to ensure your game is still going on. MONDAY’S RESULTS TUESDAY’S GAMES Want to be e-mailed when we have new sports schedules and results posted? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

• Photos (1)

Outdoor Sports Rescheduled Due to Mosquito Threat

With multiple pools of mosquitoes testing positive for EEE and WNV, health officials are urging schools and towns to reschedule outdoor sports.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is urging towns and schools to practice "smart scheduling" of outdoor sports amidst the rising threat of mosquito-borne illnesses. So far this year, five pools of mosquitoes have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) while another four have tested positive for West Nile Virus across the state. Earlier this month, mosquitoes from a test pool near Wickford tested positive for Highlands J virus. Though the virus does not affect humans, it is an indicator environmental conditions are appropriate for the transmission of other mosquito-borne viruses.  Health officials are now encouraging towns and schools to avoid scheduling sports practices, games and activities around early morning or at …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (1)

Stephen Greenwell

3:56 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012

And to add on to this - Mosquitoes in Chapman Pond in Westerly have also tested positive for West Nile.   more ›