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By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
NORTH SMITHFIELD â The North Stars Basketball Camp will take place July 15-19 at North Smithfield High School. The camp is open to boys and girls between ages 8-18 and runs each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For those that register by June 22, the cost is $250. Late registration, which runs until July 15, costs $275.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
SMITHFIELD â A high school volleyball tournament that will include representatives from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Jersey will take place this Saturday at Bryant University, starting at 9 am.
Representing Rhode Island will be Barrington, Bishop Hendricken, Central, Coventry, East Providence, North Kingstown, Pilgrim, Tolman and West Warwick.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â David Ortiz is resuming his rehab assignment Tuesday afternoon after two straight days of being MIA from Pawtucketâs lineup. Heâs batting third and serving as the PawSoxâ designated hitter.
His left heel heavily bandaged after going through some pregame agility drills, Ortiz sat at his locker and held court with several reporters for about eight minutes. The conversation with the Red Sox slugger started off about his health before switching over to the tragic events that marred Mondayâs Boston Marathon.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â Before anyone gets too alarmed, let David Ortiz explain what âgood soreâ means.
âGeneral soreness ⊠we did a lot today,â the Red Sox designated hitter clarified as to why he came out following three at-bats in Pawtucketâs 5-4 win over Rochester Thursday night at McCoy Stadium. âI was getting cold out there and I was getting a little sore.â
PROVIDENCE â The Principalsâ Committee on Athletics (PCOA), the governing board of the RIIL, met on Wednesday morning to review and discuss the bid proposals submitted to the R.I. Interscholastic League to administer and assign football officials for all RIIL football games.
During this process, the PCOA allowed the RI Football Officials Association the opportunity to address their issues, concerns and their proposal.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
MOOSIC, Pa. â In the eyes of some, Allen Webster passed his Triple-A debut with flying colors.
As far as the promising pitcher is concerned, the fact he ended up tossing five shutout innings of two-run ball with five strikeouts and three walks doesnât paint the entire picture. Regarded as the top pitching prospect in Bostonâs minor-league system, Webster said that things could have gone better Friday night as Pawtucket rallied for its second straight win against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 9-4.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
MOOSIC, Pa. â Gary DiSarcina saw enough of Allen Webster during spring training to draw the same conclusion that is undoubtedly shared by many in the Red Sox organization.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
MOOSIC, Pa. â Gary DiSarcina wonât forget his first win at Pawtucketâs manager.
Per the PC athletic department:
PROVIDENCE - It was announced on Tuesday that seven former Friars will be inducted into the 2013 class of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. The seven Friars who will be inducted are Bruce "Soup" Campbell '78, Marty Conlon â90, Bill Eason â78, Doreen Ferguson â88, Ryan Gomes â05, Eric Murdock â91 and Dickey Simpkins â94.
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Sports writer
PAWTUCKET â A quick look at the group that will comprise the 2013 Pawtucket Red Sox come Thursdayâs season opener in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
PITCHERS
Pedro Beato
Chris Carpenter
Anthony Carter
Rubby De La Rosa
Jose De La Torre
Terry Doyle
Graham Godfrey
Chris Hernandez
Jeremy Kehrt
Oscar Villarreal
Alex Wilson
Steven Wright
CATCHERS
Dan Butler
Ryan Lavarnway
INFIELDERS
Jonathan Diaz
Mak Hamilton
Jon Hee
Justin Henry
Brock Holt
Brandon Snyder
Drew Sutton
OUTFIELDERS
Bryce Brentz
Alex Hassan
Jeremy Hazelbaker
J.C. Linares
