The Rebels took two individual titles: senior Pat Conley and senior Seth Noon won the individual titles. At 140 pounds Conley defeated Cory Giblin of Cranston West for the title. The match was a close one as Conley took the title by one point 11-10. Seth Noon in the 145 pound weight class defeated Stephen Jarrell of Mt. Hope 8-4. Noon remained undefeated on the season.

            Other top performances included, Junior Roberto Albino taking 4^th place in the 119 pound weight class. Freshman Garrett O’Dowd placed 4^th in the 152 pound weight class.

 Junior Dan Duffy placed 4^th in the 135 pound weight class, and junior Dan Reis took 4^th place in the 171 pound weight class. Sophomore Ryan Smith placed 6^th in the 189 pound weight class.

Dan Duffy placed 4th overall in the 135 pound weight class.

  The weekend prior to the State Championships was the Division II meet, where swimmers competed to qualify for a spot in States.  Each team was only allowed a certain number of swimmers to compete in each event, leaving more than half of the team to anxiously cheer on the selectees. 

  The end result left the girls’ team disappointed and the boys’ proud.  The boys swim team came in 3^rd place overall whereas the girls’ received 4^th.  Ironically, the Lady Rebels were beat out by the three teams they lost to in meets throughout the season: Narragansett, Cranston East and Westerly.

  Senior Calyx Duff said, “[the season] was shorter this year than normal, but it was a good season.  Everyone worked their hardest even if we ran into some problems during meets, but it was a lot of fun.”

  The girls had a competitive season, leaving with five wins and three losses.  The boys were able to achieve an almost undefeated season, winning four out of five meets.

Though the teams have suffered disappointment, there are many upsides to their season.  At Divisions, numerous swimmers from both the boys and girls teams placed in the top three, earning medals.

Dan Murray said, “I thought with our small amount of guys on team, we accomplished a lot.  Everyone worked hard to get to where we are today.”

  For the Lady Rebels, Caitlyn Mahoney, Amanda Graham, Jess Graham and Liz Congdon received second place in the 200 medley relay. 

In the 200 free relay, Hayley Feaster, Mahoney, and the Graham twins placed third.  

Mahoney continued her winning streak, placing second in the 50 free and third in the 100 free. 

Congdon also won received a lone medal, taking third in the 100 butterfly.

  The boys team had just as much success as the girls. 

Dan Murray received first in the 100 back and third in the 100 free, though he lucked out in one of his best events, the 500 free. 

Adam Littlefield placed third in the 100 free. 

Evan Spath, another SKHS senior, received third in the 50 free race and first in the 100 butterfly. 

In the medley relay as well as the 200 free relay teams both received third while the 400 free relay team walked away with second.

Mahoney said, “I was really happy with our performance at states, both individually and as a team.  Our 200 free relay team was able to medal.  We got tenth place overall which is better than any other year that i’ve been on the team.”

  The success at Divisions was soon minimized by the time the State’s arrived.  Mahoney walked away with the only individual medal for the girls’ team, receiving eight place in the 50 free; the 200 free relay team also received medal, placing in eighth.  Spath and Murray both received medals in the top eighth place medals as well.  Spath came in fourth in the 100 fly and Murray came in eighth in the 100 backstroke. 

Mahoney also said,” We were able to [get this far] with only five girls [competing at state's]!”

  This upcoming weekend, on Saturday February 27, the New England Championships will be held at the University of New Hampshire. 

The girls’ team will be swimming the 200 medled relay as well as the 200 free relay.  Mahoney will compete in the 50 freestyle and the 100 back.  Liz Congdon will compete in the 200 IM.  The only boys that will be competing in the NE Championships are Murray, Spath, Littlefield, and Jeremy Swan.

Shawna James, a junior and new addition to the swim team said, “[Everything] was hard work but it was so much fun!  I made lots of new friends joining the swim team, and i plan to continue next year as a senior.”

  This meet was the last meet the team competed in for the season.  February 6 begins divisions for both boys and girls, which determines their position and weather or not the team will advance to states.

  Co-captain Amanda Graham said, ” The last meet went good and we should do alright in Divisions, placing second or third.”

  Caitlin Mahoney, an important swimmer for the team who had trouble with a hand injury, was able to swim at the last meet with ease.

  Both captains are looking forward to the next challenge to overcome this weekend.

SK girls prepare to dive off the block during the 200 medley relay where each team member does 50 meters of a different stroke.

  On Tuesday January 19, the Swim Lady Rebels traveled to Tollgate to tackle their next competitors. 

  The night started off unusually different.  The opposing team first handed the Lady Rebels a signed congratulatory card, whishing for further success throughout the rest of their swim season.  Followed by the thoughtful card, a Tollgate Swimmer sang the National Anthem while the whole pool stood at attention.  After the unusual introduction, since the ladies usually just start the race, the girls hurried to get ready for the first race.

  After a long night of placing in the top three in every race, the Lady Rebels beat out their competitors 50 points to 38.  The victory was much needed after suffering a loss against Cranston East last week.

  The girls’ position in the state ranking is unknown as of this week; however after their loss last week, they were bumped down to fourth in the state. 

  Co-Captain Caitlin Mahoney said, “Our team did really well even though we were missing quite a few girls.  Everyone stepped up to the plate and swam their hardest, which is important as we head into the Championships.”

  The next upcoming meet will be Monday, January 25 at the Newport Boys and Girls Club.  This next meet will be the last meet before Divisions.

  Getting off to a slow start the Rebels were down early 12-2. Ben Hamill and Matt LeValley provided a spark on the offensive side, closing the deficit and going into halftime down by two points.

  Once the second half began, the teams were neck in neck. As the Rebels went up 51-47 with 6 minutes left, the next four minutes turned into a scoring drought.  Smithfield did not overlook this advantage, taking the commanding lead late in the game.  

  Smithfield defeated the Rebels 66-55. The Rebels Boys matchup will be held at Woonsocket tonight, January 15 at 7:00 P.M.

Lady Rebels prepare for the first race of the night, the 200 medley relay which starts off with a 50 meter backstroke.

As the official announces the swimmers in the next race, the Rebel Swim Team finds it hard to keep quiet as the excitement builds up before the swimmers begin their heat. At the sound of the beep, the Lady Rebels plunge into URI’s pool and win the first heat to start off Tuesday’s meet.

  The SK boys and girls swim team faced Mount Hope and took home another victory. 

The girls won by 21 points, beating out Mount Hope’s girls 58 to 35.  The boys however, were neck in neck the whole meet, only to take the lead in the last race, winning by six points.

  Caitlin Mahoney, co-captain of the Lady Rebels continued to beat out the competitors despite injuring her middle finger at the Invitational Meet this past Sunday.

  The Rebel swim team’s next meet will be against Cranston East on Thursday January 14.

  Winning every event, SKHS gymnastics scored more points than any school over the past week, including the rival Mt. Hope who scored 131 points. 

  Amanda LeDonne scored an 8.6 on the beam, and freshman sensation Shayelagh Rooney scored an 8.7 on the floor.

Andrew “Truck Full of Cigarettes” Hedglen Week 11 Sleepers:

QB: David Garrard – home against Buffalo, and coming off of a big win on the road against the Jets, Garrard is hot right now

RB: Kevin Smith – he’s due for his breakout game against the last rank Cleveland rush defense at home

WR: Mike Wallace – he’s playing against Kansas City, and is now a speedy explosive target for Roethlisberger that can surely beat the Chiefs defense

TE: Jermichael Finley – he’s coming back into the Green Bay lineup after injury, being a beast target for Rodgers pre-injury… a lot of people forgot about him

K: Olindo Mare – Seattle kicks a lot of field goals, especially this week against a great Minnesota defense in a dome

Defense: NYG… will be back to the old Giants defense coming off of the bye

Zach “The Punisher” Almond Week 11 Sleeper Picks:

QB: Matt Ryan- He will regain his step against the Giants.

RB: Beanie Wells- He should do well against the Rams.

WR: Torry Holt- The veteran should have a big game against the Bills.

TE: Visanthe Shiancoe- The Vikings offense is explosive.

K: Jeff Reed- The Steelers should rack up a lot of points against the Chiefs.

DEF: San Francisco- The Packers have a vulnerable offensive line.

Patrick “The Son of Barry” Gee Week 11 Sleeper Picks

QB: Vince Young- Facing a Texans defense who will be focused on stopping Chris Johnson, Young could put up some nice numbers.

RB: Justin Forsett- Forsett had a huge game last week, if Julius Jones sits out Sunday, expect him to beast.

WR: Jason Avant- With Westbrooks health being an issue, McNabb is going to have to carry the load. The Bears passing defense has been more then generous this year.

TE: Bo Scaife- Texans have allowed the most receptions, also Scaife and Young have a history that dates back to College ball.

K: John Kasay- Kasay should get plenty of opportunities to put up 3 for his team.

DEF: Detriot- Expect them to step up this week against Cleveland.

Zach “The Punisher” Almond

Quarterback: Matt Hasselbeck-Hasselbeck should play well this week against the weak Detroit defense.

Running Back: Ahmad Bradshaw-The Chargers have struggled against the run this year.

Wide Receiver: Jeremy Maclin-The rookie has been playing well since earning a starting job.

Tight End: Bo Scaife- Expect Vince Young to utilize his tight end in his second start of the season.

Kicker: Olindo Mare-The Seahawks should put themselves in position to score often against the Lions.

Defense: Green Bay-The Buccaneers are starting a rookie quarterback.

Andrew “Fresh” Hedglen

QB:  Matt Cassel – playing against Jacksonville whose defense is shot

RB: Ryan Moats – look for another breakout week against Indianapolis

WR: T.J. Houshmenzadeh – playing against Detroit, look for Seattle to get back on track

TE: Kevin Boss – playing against San Diego’s terrible pass defense, and at home as well

K: Matt Prater – one of the upcoming kickers in the league against Pit – no red zone offense, all field goals in this game

Defense: Seattle – they’ll step up against an injured Lions offense

Patrick “Son of Barry” Gee

QB- Alex Smith: Facing off against the Titans who are known for their lack of pass rush.

RB- Jamaal Charles: With Larry Johnson suspended, and an unstable Jaguars defense, expect Charles to put up solid numbers this week.

WR- Michael Crabtree: Tennessee has the worst passing defense, and Alex Smith has played well since regaining his starting spot at Quarterback.

TE- Fred Davis: Chris Cooley injured last week, Davis quickly became Campbell’s favorite target.

K- John Kasay

DEF- Cincinnati Bengals

Zach “THE PUNISHER” Almond’s

QB- Chad Henne: Henne is due for a huge game this week.

RB- Laurence Maroney: Expect Maroney to keep on running when the Patriots play the Bucaneers in England.

WR- Chris Chambers: Chambers will go off against the Chiefs.

TE- Desmond Clark: The Bengals have given up the fourth most reception to tight ends.

DEF- Carolina Panthers: Expect the pass rush of the Panthers to make mince meat of the horrendous Bills offensive line.

K- Shayne Graham: The Bears have given up the fifth most field goals in the NFL.

Andrew “THAT HEDGE IS FRESH” Hedglen

QB- Mark Sanchez: people won’t start him because of last week, but he’ll bounce back, he’s a gunslinger

RB- Larry Johnson: he’s beginning to be successful after a 90 yard game, now playing at home vs. San Diego’s terrible run defense

WR-Lance Moore: playing the dolphins, the saints are always explosive in the pass, but they’re going to be draped all over Colston

TE-Jermicheal Finley: playing against Cleveland, best upcoming beast player… Rodgers loves throwing to him

K-Jeff Reed: Steelers against Minnesota in a dome, hard to get in the end zone against Minnesota, even though their offense is solid

Defense-Philadelphia: look for them to crack down on the Redskins’ shot offense

Patrick “The Son of Barry” Gee

QB- Shaun Hill: Playing a very bendable secondary, expect Hill to get solid numbers this week.

RB- Justin Fargas: With McFadden sidelined do to a knee injury, expect to see Fargas to step up.

WR- Austin Collie: With no Anthony Gonzalez, Collie will fill in at the #2 WR spot; he’s been the more favored target for Manning over the past three weeks.

TE- Benjamin Watson: Just cause I’m a Patriots fan.

K- Neil Rackers: With Boldin questionable, expect Arizona to drive down the field but not convert for TDs.

DEF- Buffalo: Jake Delhomme’s a scrub.