Former BHS stars Reavis Webster turning RIC into power
Rich Reavis and George Webster, Bristol High School alumni, have made RI College a rising national wrestling force. Reavis won the 158 lb title at the 29th New England Intercollegiate Championships, going 15-0 this season and earning NCAA Division III bid, while Webster, 126 lb, finished fourth after a setback in the quarters. Both are coached by Rollie Rodrigues and have roots in Bristol.
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RI College
New England
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
George Webster
Richard Reavis
Northeast
Webster
Perry Watson
Southern Connecticut State
Watson
Rich Reavis
Rich
Reavis
Steve Haga
Mass. Maritime
Kevin Clark
Amherst
Craig Bone
Coast Guard Academy
Beavis
John Carroll University
Cleveland
Ohio
Montreal
Rollie
Rusty Carlsten
Richard
Boston University
Colt swimmers end season with a splash
Bristol High School wrapped up its first varsity season with a 63 to 31 victory over Westerly, winning two of the final three meets. Individual winners were John McGinn in 200 yard freestyle, Chris Callery in 200 yard IM, Ann LaRoche in diving, Ellen Alexandre in 100 yard butterfly, Ed Mack in 160 yard freestyle, Jeff Allen in 100 yard backstroke, Mark Horton in 100 yard breaststroke, and the 200 yard medley relay team of Hugh Lowe, Bill Mack, Ellen Alexandre, and Tony Iasiello.
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Bristol High School
Westerly
Jim Collins
John McGinn
Chris Callery
Ann LaRoche
Ellen Alexandre
Ed Mack
Jeff Allen
Mark Horton
Hugh
Registration extended for girls and boys in Bristol leagues
The little league and farm league registration period has been extended by one week. Anyone not yet registered should sign up this Saturday at the Bristol YMCA from 10 am to 1 pm.
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Bristol
Benevides and Form's Tap to Century Marks in Bristol League
Benevides Construction and Form's Tap posted 100 point scoring sprees in Bristol Recreation Winter Basketball League at Andrews Gym. Benevides led 102-60 over Guardsmen with Kelley 23 and Marshall 18 while Brum 24 and Grimo 22 for Guardsmen. Farm's Tap won 100-63 over Alegria's Construction with Viveiros 21 and Securo 20. DaPonte's Furniture crushed Matador 88-52 as Silva 19 and Mantoosh 18 led scoring. Standings show Form's, DaPonte's and Benevides at 5-1. Matador 3-3. Alegria's and Guardsmen 0-6. Playoff spots go to top four.
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Benevides
Form
Bristol Recreation
Andrews Gym
Kevin Kelley
Ken Marshall
Ray Brum
Steve Grimo
DiPena
DaPonte
Matador
Paul Silva
Glen Mantoosh
Johnny Biancuzzo
Bulls
Mike Ruggiero
Matador Bulls
Alegria’s
Guardsmen
Bristol YMCA Swim Team Sets District Records at Meet
At the district Class E championships held February 23 at Pawtucket YMCA Bristol boys finished fifth and girls third among nine teams. J Perroni tied for first in 100 yard IM and set a district record. seven Bristol records were also set. Bristol swept Class A for girls and boys in a 391 to 274 win over Pawtucket YMCA.
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YMCA
Pawtucket
S. Perroni
M Pacheco
T. Dallaire
S Perroni
T Dallaire
K. Scanlon
E. Glavin
L. McMahon
C. Glavin
C Mack
J. Perroni
Bristol
Kent County
New Bedford
Bristol Ymca
Bristol High falls to 3-11 in Suburban I finale
Bristol High School cagers finish last in the Suburban I Division for the second straight season, concluding with a 67-54 loss to Pawtucket West at the Sports Arena. Paul LaFleur scored 20, while Larry Marino added eight and Steve Clair and Tom Connery had six each in a strong senior sendoff.
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Bristol
Sports
Pawtucket West
Paul LaFleur
BHS
Larry Marino
Steve Clair
Tom Connery
K of C Golf League Prepares for Spring Season
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Golf League moves toward an April 14 start under president David Simoes. A March 6 meeting at 8 pm at the Council Home on State St invites members to join as teams form for an 18 week regular season at Wampanoag Golf Course in Swansea Massachusetts.
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Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Golf League
David Simoes
Council
State St
Wampanoag Golf Course
Swansea
Mass
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Butch’’ Santos
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Roger Williams College
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Buddy George
Lowe
Bill Mack
Tony Iasiello
Manny Correira
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