EGHS Fall Sports Roundup: Moving Into, And Out Of, The Playoffs

From the smoldering heat of the late days of August to the brisk afternoons of November, the East Greenwich High School fall sports teams have had a very successful season once again. As most Avenger fall sports teams head into the playoffs, others have already said goodbye to great seasons.

After a loss to Woonsocket in the Division 1 state championship last week, the Avenger’s Special Olympics said goodbye to another flourishing season. Along with the Unified team, the girl’s volleyball season unfortunately ended on Wednesday. They lost in their playoff game against LaSalle.

The Girls Tennis team made it to the state finals for the second year in a row, in a tight contest.

In Cross Country, the Boys team won the Class C title last week. Ben Fazio and Garret Scanlon received first team All Class C; Chris Millman, Scott Kulm, and Jon Contreras were second team, and Scott Marcus was third team. The Girls  team also had success, finishing third in their class. Margaret McCaffrey, Tara Sidhu, Hannah Tighe and Lauren Smith were all crowned first team All Class C. The state final meet will be held at Ponagansett High School Sunday, Nov. 6, at noon.    

The Avenger’s on Wednesday and will be playing in the semifinals against Moses Brown on Sunday at Cranston Stadium at 2 p.m. The Girls Soccer team will be starting their playoff run at home in the quarterfinals Sunday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. The girls JV team lost in the state finals on Wednesday, 1-0, against Portsmouth.

The Boys Soccer team plays at home on Saturday at 1 p.m. The opponent is yet to be announced.

In football action, the Avengers continue their season against Rogers Friday at 7 at Carcieri Field. It's the Homecoming game.

Author Scott Cullinane is a senior at East Greenwich High School.