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    College Notes

    Strong seasons cut short for local grads

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    Collegiate athletes from South County and beyond saw their seasons cut short last week when the NCAA announced the cessation of all athletic activity, following the leads established by North America’s major professional leagues.

    College Notes: Pincince, Pitzer powering JWU volleyball

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    The Johnson & Wales men’s volleyball team has hit its stride in recent times, winning six of its last seven matches, with South Kingstown product Jack Pincince and North Kingstown alum Josh Pitzer taking center stage for the Wildcats.

    College Notes: Tomlinson adds dramatic shot to stellar senior season

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    South Kingstown alumna Celia Tomlinson’s senior season at Rensselaer recently took a turn for the dramatic, as her last-ditch effort sealed a victory for the Engineers over Ithaca.

    College Notes: D'Aguanno the hero in Brandeis upset

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    Narragansett native Eric D’Aguanno made by far his biggest contribution in a Brandeis jersey this past Sunday as he nailed the game-winning shot in the nick of time to give the Judges a 75-73 upset victory over Emory

    College notes: Quartet of local grads making a splash in D-I waters

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    A quartet of female swimmers with ties to South County are competing in the Division I ranks this winter, and each have managed to find success in the pool for their respective schools.

    College Notes: Records making early impact in D-I ranks

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    College Notes: NK's George helps Middlebury win national title

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    North Kingstown native Katie George’s freshman campaign at Middlebury College culminated in the best way possible on Nov. 24, as the Panthers claimed their third straight Division III field hockey national championship with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Franklin & Marshall.

    College Notes: NK's Thomas named Player of the Year

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    Despite falling one match short of winning her first conference championship, North Kingstown graduate Brandee Thomas recently found reason to celebrate as she was named the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference’s Player of the Year.

    Big weekend for NK's George family

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    Katie and Chris George of North Kingstown both had successful weekends in their respective sports.

    College Notes: SK's Pesante helps UNH to semifinals

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    South Kingstown graduate Belle Pesante extended her soccer career at New Hampshire by at least one more match on Sunday

    College Notes: Parkins saving best for last with Colby-Sawyer

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    With his time on the Colby-Sawyer soccer team heading towards its end, North Kingstown graduate Jarod Parkins has found himself in an unaccustomed role as of late: starter.

    College Notes: Former Rebel Hedglen helps lead Ithaca to D-III top 10

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    The 2019 edition of the Ithaca College football team has stormed out of the blocks to a 6-0 record, with South Kingstown product Austin Hedglen emerging as the Bombers’ starting tight end.

    College Notes: NK grads part of field hockey powerhouses

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    Katie George and Olivia Supron are making waves.

    College Notes: A Mariner and a Rebel helping RIC soccer

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    Former South County stars Jack Clancey and Papa Badiane are suiting up for the men’s soccer team at Rhode Island College this fall, with each player making significant contributions to a key recent victory for the Anchormen.

    College Notes: Thomas up to her usual tricks

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    North Kingstown alumna Brandee Thomas had to wait a little longer to make her season debut for the Framingham State women’s volleyball team, but, based on her early performances, she is more than making up for lost time.

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