SK Boys Basketball endures a loss

  On Monday, January 11 the South Kingstown Rebels Boys’ Basketball team faced off against an undefeated Smithfield.

  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.

Rebel swim beats Mt. Hope

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

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.

Gymnastics mauls West Warwick

The gymnastics team mauled West Warwick and Warwick Vets on Monday night at home.  Scoring 132 points, the team moves to 2-0, meeting the season’s high expectations to be state champs once again.

  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.

Fantasy Sleeper Picks Week 11

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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.

Week 9 Sleeper Picks Are Here

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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

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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

Week 7: Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks

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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

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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.

Titans Halt Rebels’ Advance

Girls Volleyball3On Tuesday the Lady Rebels’ volleyball team fell to the Tollgate Titans, three games to one.

The Titans pulled out to an early lead by winning the first two matches 25-18 and 25-23.  The Rebels then answered the Titans with a 25-22 victory in the third set.

Despite the Rebel late charge the Titans turned back the Lady Rebels by winning the following set, 25-19, giving the Titans the victory.

With thes win the Titans remain in third place in the division while the Rebels fight for a playoff spot.

The Lady Rebels next face Cranston East away.

Rebels Sink Clippers

The Lady Rebels’ volleyball team defeated the Cumberland Clippers 3-0 last Friday.

The Lady Rebels pulled out to an early lead winning the first match 25-13. The Lady Rebels then proceeded to put the Clippers away by winning the next two matches, 25-23, 25-19.

Senoirs Allie Jones, Danielle French, Tess Hopkins and Sophomore Alyssa LeValley continued to be a major factor in their team’s success.

The Lady Rebels face off against Burriville on October 14th.

Girls’ Soccer Drops Second Game

The South Kingstown girls’ soccer team lost a heart breaking game, 1-0, to East Greenwich on Thursday night.

The Avengers scored a goal with seconds remaining in the first half and then held of the Rebels’ potent offense.

The loss drops the Rebels to 10-2 and a tie for first for the southern division with the Avengers.

The Rebels will attempt to rebound soon when they take on Warwick Vets on Tuesday night at 6. p.m. at Curtis Corner Middle School.