Alex Sponseller

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Sports Editor at Warwick Beacon

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Hawks heating up - Warwick Beacon

1 week ago | warwickonline.com | Alex Sponseller

The Bishop Hendricken lacrosse team got its first crack at crosstown foe Pilgrim since the Pats moved up to Division I this season and rolled to an 11-4 victory last week. The Hawks mounted a 7-1 lead at the halftime break, and despite Pilgrim grabbing a pair of goals in the opening minutes of the third quarter, the Hawks would rebound with two scores of their own to fend off the threat and close the win.
Small moment delivers big message - Cranston Herald

1 week ago | cranstononline.com | Alex Sponseller

Iwas covering the Cranston East Little League Opening Day ceremonies last Saturday and something pretty cool happened. Moments before the league was set to hand the microphone to its board members that were going to give their addresses, they realized that the person that was supposed to be singing the National Anthem was not present. Without any hesitation, co-president Dave Graziano grabbed the mic and sang the anthem in front of hundreds of people, right on the spot.
Titans hold off Pats - Warwick Beacon

2 weeks ago | warwickonline.com | Alex Sponseller

The Toll Gate girls lacrosse team held off a late push to beat crosstown rival Pilgrim 5-4 last week at Morry Field. Each defense was strong throughout the contest, but the Titans managed to take a 5-1 lead early in the second half and was led by Delanie Wheeler, who scored twice in the second quarter in a span of 15 seconds.
Wiggins receives Warwick North’s ‘highest honor’ - Warwick Beacon

2 weeks ago | warwickonline.com | Alex Sponseller

Longtime Warwick North member Sean Wiggins received the league’s Lifetime Member Award on Monday evening at the pit, honoring him for 17 years of service across various roles in the league. Wiggins grew up on Palm Boulevard and was a player for Warwick West Side Little League. From there, he began coaching in the league’s challenger division and would later get married to his wife, Jordan. He and Jordan had three sons, all of which played for North, which kept him in the fold.
Pats looking for consistency in second half of regular season - Warwick Beacon

2 weeks ago | warwickonline.com | Alex Sponseller

The Pilgrim baseball team is looking to find its rhythm as the regular season enters its back half, as it jumped out to a 4-7 overall record. Pitching has been the team’s greatest asset to this point, as senior ace Nolan Canestrari has been electric, boasting a 1.09 ERA and averaging nearly two strikeouts per inning. Junior Derrick Butler has had a breakout year on the hill, with an ERA of 1.12, while Liam Budz has also provided quality depth to the tune of a 3.10 ERA.
‘Learning on the run’ - Cranston Herald

2 weeks ago | cranstononline.com | Alex Sponseller

The Cranston East/Johnston boys lacrosse co-op is back for another spring season and is looking to build its program for the future. The Thundercats graduated 11 seniors from last year’s team, many of which were first-year players. The team has 15 players on the roster this season, primarily underclassmen, and is looking to gain valuable experience while also growing numbers down the road.
Young Falcons ready to make playoff push - Cranston Herald

2 weeks ago | cranstononline.com | Alex Sponseller

The Cranston West girls lacrosse team is off to a slow start record-wise, as it dropped to 1-5 in league play and 3-7 overall when it fell to Burrillville 14-11 on Monday. However, the Falcons have been competitive in some close losses, including Monday, and have been encouraged by some of the performances by both the veterans and youngsters. Senior Olivia Venagro led the team on Monday with four goals while sophomore Ashley Budano scored a hat trick.
Truss overlooked by NFL - Warwick Beacon

2 weeks ago | warwickonline.com | Alex Sponseller

The NFL Draft took place last weekend and hundreds of college prospects saw their dreams come to fruition when their names were called to the stage. One player that did not get selected was Rhode Island native and Bishop Hendricken alum Xavier Truss, who just completed his college career at Georgia. Truss was considered by most to be a mid-to-late day three prospect, meaning he’d likely be drafted between rounds 5-7.
Titans come back to beat Avengers - Warwick Beacon

3 weeks ago | warwickonline.com | Alex Sponseller

The Toll Gate softball team is emerging as a contender in Division II and picked up a statement win on Monday afternoon, erasing a six-point deficit and holding off East Greenwich, 7-6. The Avengers, who moved down from DI this season, scored six runs in the third inning to put the Titans on the ropes. Toll Gate wasted no time responding, though, putting up five runs in the bottom half of the inning and then adding another two in the fourth which would prove to be enough.
‘Growing’ JLL celebrates Opening Day - Johnston Sun Rise

3 weeks ago | johnstonsunrise.net | Alex Sponseller

Johnston Little League held its Opening Day ceremonies last Friday night at Memorial Park after the original date was rained out the previous weekend. Typically, JLL has a parade that begins at the high school and wraps up at Kennedy Field. This year, the league adjusted the route to take place entirely in the park. The new format was a hit as players, parents and local dignitaries made the trip to welcome the new season. “It was something different but something the parents thought was unique.