Neighbor News
Newport Gulls Plays Host for North Kingstown/Wickford All Stars
The Newport Gulls baseball team were the perfect hosts for the North Kingstown/Wickford Urwin Tournament All Stars on Friday night.
Every summer, following the regular season play of Little League here in RI, we have district all stars tournaments and Friendship tournaments. One of the most popular Friendship tournaments for years takes place in Coventry. The John H Urwin III Friendship Tournament is now in its 11th year. Wickford and North Kingstown American Little League teams have competed and excelled in this tournament over the years. And this year, there is a combined North Kingstown/Wickford team in the tournament.
The NK/W Urwin Tournament team participated in the Newport Gulls "Baseball Buddies" program this past Friday, 6/30, at Cardines Field in Newport. The players were introduced before the game and ran out to their positions on the field with the Gulls players for the national anthem. Coach Frank McGee brought the team for a night of fun and Gulls baseball.
From the photos and feedback from players, coaches, and volunteers, this was an incredible night for the NK/W Urwin team. Special thanks to the staff at the Newport Gulls for setting this up. And Coach Frank McGee for being a super coach, dad, and volunteer for North Kingstown baseball. Best of luck in the Urwin Tournament.
