Rams, Russo Ground Eagles for State Title

Coventry resident Alyssa Jacolucci was named to the All-Tournament team after Sunday's game.

  KINGSTON – Coventry’s Alyssa Jacolucci had 19 points and Davida Dale chipped in 14 points, four steals and a block as the La Salle Rams steamrolled Barrington 62-29 for a girls’ basketball state title Sunday afternoon at the Ryan Center on the University of Rhode Island Kingston’s campus. La Salle led by 10 points throughout most of the first half, increasing the margin to 35-22 at halftime. A stifling defense and Barrington’s frustration with foul calls against them led to just seven points for the Eagles in the second half. While the Rams did seem to get the benefit of more calls, La Salle also played a more skilled and aggressive game. The Rams – especially Jacolucci – finished when given opportunities down low, and their press …

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Mariners Overwhelm Oakers in 2nd Half

Coventry has no answer for the long limbs of Abby McKanna, and offense from Maggie Salomone and Chelsea Sahagian.

Mariners Overwhelm Oakers in 2nd Half

Coventry has no answer for the long limbs of Abby McKanna, and offense from Maggie Salomone and Chelsea Sahagian.

  PROVIDENCE – Another game, and another strong run by Narragansett in the second half, led to a second-straight Division II title game berth for the Mariners. The second-seeded Mariners played even with No. 11 Coventry for about a half, but pulled away as the second half started for a 59-42 win Wednesday night in the Division II girls’ basketball playoffs at the Murray Center on the Rhode Island College campus. “The first five minutes of both halves are crucial,” Narragansett head coach Kathryn Mahoney said. “They turn on that high pressure.” Narragansett received balancing scoring from its starting five – Maggie Salomone, Abby McKanna, Chelsea Sahagian, Hannah Maymon and Ali Castrovillari. Except for Alicia Simeone subbing in for about …

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[VIDEO] Coventry Survives Marathon Game vs. Mount

Coventry will play The Townies for the girls’ volleyball state title on Saturday at Keaney Gym.

  In a match full of emotional ups and downs, the Coventry Oakers ultimately proved to be a bit more composed than Mount St. Charles, winning the fifth set 16-14. To win, Coventry overcame two players bumping into each other on a Mount serve at 14-13, which would have won the game for Mount. Coventry returned the serve, and an attack by Mount sailed out of bounds. With the game now knotted at 14, a volley between the two teams led to a service error by Mount. Coventry then ended the game with a kill by Kelsey Ferrara that Mount couldn’t block properly. Coventry will play East Providence for the state title at 5 p.m. Saturday at Keaney Gym. Prout Upset by East Providence Someone seemingly forgot to close the front door to Keaney Gym on …

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CHS Track Team Competes in National Championships

The athletes paid for their trip to the National Championships in North Carolina through fundraising.

  Last week, members of the Coventry High School Boys' and Girls' Outdoor Track & Field Team traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina to compete at the New Balance National Championships. Coventry's best performance came from the outstanding freshman trio of Jessica Bellows, Allison Bellows and Courtney Grant, who competed in the freshman mile. The race was limited to a field of 30 freshman runners with the best qualifying times in the country. Coventry was the ONLY school to have more than one athlete entered in the event.   Jessica Bellows led the way, finishing third with a season-best time of 5:09, Allison Bellows finished 11th with a personal best performance and Courtney Grant finished 28th overall. Coventry had two relays finish in …

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ASFMS Holds Athletic Awards Night

Dozens of student athletes were recognized at Thursday night's ceremony.

  On May 31, parents, teachers and students gathered at Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School to recognize achievements earned by the various sports teams and coaches throughout the 2011-2012 school year. The ASFMS Athletes of the Year were also announced, honoring Kaitlin Mattera and Dominic Aguiar for their athletic accomplishments and sportmanship during the year.

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Cox Announces Winter Scholar-Athlete Nominees

Two Coventry High School athletes have been nominated.

  Two Coventry High School student athletes have been chosen as nominees for the Cox RI Sports Awards 2011-12 Winter Scholar-Athlete awards. Haley Crossley was nominated for Gymnastics and Joe Nardolillo for Wrestling. The winners will be revealed at the sixth annual Cox RI Sports Awards presented by the RI National Guard on June 13 at the RI Convention Center. The nominees were selected by coaches and athletic directors from the RI Interscholastic League and the Cox RI Sports Awards Committee. Cox Sports and the RI National Guard will honor the state’s best scholar-athletes from Woonsocket to Westerly and the top college athletes at the Cox RI Sports Awards. The Ocean State’s best high school scholar-athletes from each sport for every …

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CHS Boys Lacrosse Team Defeats Burrillville 12-4

The Oakers will face Tiverton on Apr. 25.

  On Apr. 20, the Coventry High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse team played its most complete game of the season earning the team's second victory and improving its record to 2-2. The win over the first place Burrillville/North Smithfield Broncos also represents the first-ever Interscholastic victory for the Oakers on their home field at Coventry High School. Coventry fell behind in the first few minutes of the game letting up two quick goals to the Broncos. However by the end of the first quarter Coventry found themselves leading the contest after skillful goals by Captain - Junior Attackmen Alex Izzi (three goals) and line-mate Junior Ethan Tryhubczak (four goals). Once the Oakers gained the lead they played inspired and disciplined …

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Coventry High School's Fall Athletes Honored

Among the 32 athletes to win awards were five who were named All-State.

  Receiving post-season honors for achievements in this past fall’s sport season were 32 student-athletes from Coventry High School. The list included five All-State performers, four of which played on the volleyball team. Dan Clarkin made Third Team All-State in cross country. The senior placed 17th at the state championship and was the 24th Rhode Islander to cross the finish line at the New England championship. Leading the girls’ cross country team was captain Meghan Paquet. Named First Team All-Division, Paquet was undefeated in dual meets in September. Three-sport star Alex Zannella captured First Team All-Division honors in football. Also a standout in hockey and baseball, he was recognized for his stellar play as a defensive back on…

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Girls Sports Wrap-Up: Soccer - Cranston West Eliminates Oakers, 1-0, in Quarterfinals

Volleyball - Spikers Move On to Semifinals

Girls Soccer A goal by midfielder Leandar Ly in the second half proved to be the difference in a 1-0 victory over Coventry at Cranston Stadium in a RIIL Division One Girls Soccer preliminary game held at Cranston Stadium on a chilly Friday afternoon. Cranston, which avenged a first-game loss, 3-1 to the Oakers, in the regular season, now advances to the quarterfinals to face La Salle Academy. Ly scored on a right corner kick by Alicia Stanton who directed the ball perfectly to her teammate who then headed in the ball past the outstretched hands and diving effort of Oakers keeper Giana Palermo. Brisk winds of over 25 miles per hour limited both team’s scoring opportunities as they changed ends each half.  Oakers head coach Chris Daigneault …

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