EG Boys Fall To N. Smithfield, 66-55, In D III Hoops Final

The undefeated Northmen led the game throughout.

In the end, North Smithfield would not be denied a perfect season, beating East Greenwich in the Division III Boys Basketball final 66-55, and improving their unbeaten streak to 24 games. Senior Cody L'Heureux scored 29 points for the Northmen. But East Greenwich didn't go down easily, despite having to play catchup the entire game.  Seniors David Hopkins and Ryan Gavin led scoring for the Avengers, with 18 points and 14 points respectively.  The Avengers got to the D III final after a couple of great wins over, first, Mount Hope and then Middletown, after going 14-4 in the regular season.  "I’m so proud of my kids for their effort and respect they gave me all year," said Matt Records, who took over as coach for EG this season. Records …

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Elizabeth McNamara

8:31 am on Monday, February 25, 2013

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Five Things: Hoops State Championship

Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Feb 24.

EGHS Boys Basketball State Championship: The Avengers will play North Smithfield in the Division III final today at 3 p.m. at Brown University after an exciting win over Middletown, 63-59, Friday night. Junior Brandon Eckles scored a team-high 16 points. Go Avengers!!! EGHS Boys Hockey: The varsity squad takes on Lincoln at Benny Magiera Memorial Ice Rink in West Warwick today at 4:30 p.m. Back in the saddle: After a week away from the website, I’m back. I have some catching up to do! I’ll be combing through last week’s emails but feel free to email me again if you tried me last week and haven't heard back. On Monday … Town Council meeting: The Council will hear an application by Silver Spoon Bakery for a liquor license, but will first …

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Five Things: PTG, Planning, Paint It Purple

Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Jan. 16.

EGHS PTG meeting this morning: All parents of EGHS students are welcome to come to the monthly meeting. At 9:30 at the high school cafeteria. Planning Board meeting: On the agenda is a preliminary plan application for the development “One American Way,” consisting of two office buildings with a total of 33,600 square feet and three additional buildings containing “industrial condominiums” off Middle Road at the end of On-Semi Way (just east of South County Trail). They will also discuss the status of the ongoing Comprehensive Plan update. The panel will meet at Town Hall at 7 p.m. Paint It Purple Night at EGHS: On Friday night, EGHS is hosting two varsity basketball games. With the Varsity Club’s help, we are going to “Paint it Purple.” …

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Fathers, Bands, Procedures & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Feb. 15

Planning Board meeting: Tonight’s meeting will be devoted to a special workshop outlining general policies and procedures of the Planning Board. It starts at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Beginning Band concert: If you want to hear early ensemble efforts, swing by Cole Middle School this evening at 7 p.m. for the elementary schools’ Beginning Band concert. Fatherhood Summit: You are cordially invited to the First Annual Rhode Island Fatherhood Summit for fathers, professionals, educators, and service providers. The evening will take place at the Shriner's Imperial Room at Rhodes Place in Cranston and will feature keynote speaker Richard A. Claytor, Jr. who will be presenting Leading Fathers to Success. This event is sponsored …

Boys Hoops: Cole Squeaks Past Ferri, 57-55 [VIDEO]

Down by 8 at the half, the Lancers battle back in first round of the playoffs.

The Cole Middle School Boys Basketball team went into the playoffs with a better record, 12-2, than its 8-4 opponent, Ferri Middle School of Johnston, but the Lancers had to fight back from an 8-point deficit at the half to secure their 57-55 win at home in the first round Tuesday. In the final seconds of the game, Cole eighth grader Brian Gemma hit a three-pointer to pull ahead of the Jaguars. He scored once more at the line and Ferri’s final shot bounced off the rim, giving the Lancers the win. “It was definitely Brian Gemma’s day. He did awesome,” said Cole coach Joe Szymkowicz afterwards. “He shoots a lot. Other coaches might yell and scream at him but he can shoot all day as far as I’m concerned because he doesn’t miss when it counts…

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EGBA MLK Tourney: Day 3

Sunday was the big elimination day ... most of the teams that play on Monday will be in championship games.

The East Greenwich Basketball Association's second-annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tournament started Friday night with 107 teams and finishes on Monday — MLK Day itself. EG Patch caught up with the action at East Greenwich High School this afternoon, getting photos and video from 11 year old boys and 10 year old girls. Games have been taking place at East Greenwich High School, Cole Middle School and Rocky Hill School. If you have photos, stats, or video from any of the games, you can either post them here, or send them to me via email (elizabeth.mcnamara@patch.com). Include as much information as you can — age, id's, game results would be great — and we'll have a living chronicle of this massive tournament! Monday EG games: At East …

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