High School Sports Reporter
Carlos Mendez, known as "CJ" to his readers, brings infectious energy to high school sports coverage. A former Cranston East athlete himself, he captures the passion, drama, and community spirit of local athletics with vivid storytelling.
The Cranston East High School wrestling team has captured the New England Championship for the first time in school history, defeating teams from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
The Bishop Hendricken Hawks lacrosse team has opened the spring season with three consecutive victories, building on last year's state championship run and establishing themselves as early favorites to repeat.
The Cranston East High School wrestling team has captured the New England Championship for the first time in school history, defeating teams from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
The Bishop Hendricken Hawks lacrosse team has opened the spring season with three consecutive victories, building on last year's state championship run and establishing themselves as early favorites to repeat.
The La Salle Academy Rams boys basketball team has advanced to the Division I state championship game with a thrilling 71-68 overtime victory over Classical High School.
The Cranston West Falcons boys basketball team has advanced to the Division I state tournament quarterfinals with a convincing 68-52 victory over Woonsocket, their best tournament run in three years.
The Moses Brown School Quakers swept both the boys and girls Division II swimming championships, with several swimmers setting new state records in a dominant performance.
The Cranston East Thunderbolts boys basketball team has caught lightning in a bottle, riding a seven-game winning streak that has catapulted them into serious championship contention.
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