Islanders Leave Avengers Stranded 46-59

The East Greenwich Avengers lost to the Middletown Islanders 46-59 at home Friday night after trailing by only a point at halftime. Islander Toryn Smith-Neves had 21 points on the night while Avenger Brandon Eckles came in with 15 points.

Middletown simply outplayed East Greenwich in the second half. But the Avengers were not without a couple of bright spots. EG sophomore Ben Chester had two 3-pointers, one especially exciting one in the second half. And senior captain Scott Cullinane who had seven points, including a 3-pointer that put that briefly gave the Avengers the lead.

East Greenwich did not take full advantage to its opportunities at the line.

“We attempted 23 free-throws and we made a grand total of 12,” said EG coach Craig McKenzie.  

Middletown improves to 6-3 on the season, 5-2 league. East Greenwich is now 4-6 on the season, 4-4 league.

East Greenwich plays at Mount Hope High on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

East Greenwich Avenger Stats

Name                    Points

Scott Cullinane            7

David Hopkins                5

Kyle Palmer                2

Ryan Gavin                9

Brandon Eckles            15

Ben Chester                8

Total:                    46