12/29/2020
North Providence’s champions helped brighten a difficult 2020
The members of the North Providence High girls’ swim team pose for a celebration picture in the pool after capturing the first Division III crown in their program’s history last February at Roger Williams University. The Cougars set eight school records in the meet’s 11 events. (Breeze File photos by Eric Benevides)
North Providence High swim teams made waves before COVID-19 pandemic made news
NORTH PROVIDENCE – It would be impossible to write a Year In Review sports story without mentioning the COVID-19 pandemic and its profound impact on the world.
When the world got rocked in March by this historical pandemic, sports were basically put on hold for a 3½-month stretch, with leagues calling a time-out to their seasons and annual events either getting canceled or postponed.
12/30/2020
Observer s championship teams, star athletes highlight rough year
The players on the Smithfield High girls’ tennis team rush the court to mob their first doubles team and celebrate their Division II championship on Nov. 14 at Slater Park. The Sentinels picked up their fifth straight win and third of the postseason by rolling past Narragansett High, 5-1. (Breeze File photo by Kayla Panu)
Ezeama, Beaumier, Joyce won state titles before pandemic forced 2020 to call a timeout
SMITHFIELD – It would be impossible to write a Year In Review sports story without mentioning the COVID-19 pandemic and its profound impact on the world.