Ellis Santoro

2 weeks ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A year ago, Prout’s hockey program broke through to have its first real success in the state’s top division, being the best team all season long before suffering a surprising upset early in the playoffs. Fifteen players traded in their skates for cleats the ensuing spring to join the Prout boys lacrosse team. The Crusaders ended up winning the D-II title that season, with part of the team’s motivation being a revenge tour for those 15 players.

2 weeks ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

The first time South Kingstown native Olivia Rielly competed on the national stage for horseback riding, it was more about soaking in the moment. Two years later, the SKHS junior reenters the national spotlight at a higher level while being a little more prepared. Later this month, Rielly will be one of 18 Hunt Seat riders across the country to compete for a national title in the class of Intermediate Equitation on the Flat.

2 weeks ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – It’s almost a rite of passage for any good pitcher in the modern game of baseball to get Tommy John Surgery. For South Kingstown senior Nolan Urian, the elbow ligament tear came in the summer before his final high school season. While the injury and ensuing surgery knocked the URI baseball commit off the Old Mountain Field mound for the spring 2025 season, Urian found a new role with the Rebels: as a full-time designated hitter.

2 weeks ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The Rebels are notably fighting an uphill battle in the boys lacrosse circuit this year, but while much was made of their unenthusiastic move to Division I, it’s benefited South Kingstown in a certain way. SK has trained harder for this season than any in the past, knowing they’ll have to face all of the top lacrosse programs in the state at least once each this year. First, however, the Rebels had a two-game slate against D-II teams, and they won both handily.

3 weeks ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

Initially, South Kingstown wasn’t happy about being included in a realignment that, according to head coach Tom Cauchon, unwillingly sent the Rebels up to D-I. Those feelings may not change, but the Rebels aren’t going to use it as a reason to mope around. “I’m disappointed for the kids because we would have been very competitive in D-II this year, and I kind of feel badly that the kids don’t get a shot to possibly win a championship,” Cauchon said. “We’re still really optimistic.