Power Pack: RI High School Girls’ Basketball: March 3rd
Monday, March 03, 2014
Jack Andrade, GoLocalProv Sports Reporter
There's just one week left in the RIIL Girls' Basketball regular season, which means playoff basketball is on its way and teams are pushing for tournament berths and seeds. This week's Power Pack features some shifting near the Top 10, and most of the top teams have clinched division titles and already have an eye on the postseason. Multiple teams are going for undefeated league campaigns, and all that and more is inside this week's countdown.
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Prout
Division Record: 11-3 (Division 2 South)
Overall Record: 12-7
Prout knocked off Narragansett and West Warwick last week, validating themselves as a Top 10 team and holding firm in the final spot in the Power Pack. The Crusaders finish their season with road games at East Greenwich on Tuesday and at Toll Gate on Friday.
Last Week: #10
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Juanita Sanchez
Division Record: 13-0 (Division 3 South)
Overall Record: 19-3
Juanita Sanchez blew past Middletown and Central last week, setting themselves up for a chance at an undefeated Division 3 season and 20 total wins. Juanita Sanchez takes on Rocky Hill School in their season finale Tuesday.
Last Week: #9
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South Kingstown
Division Record: 12-4 (Division 1 South)
Overall Record: 14-5
South Kingstown continues to slide down the Top 10 after losing to rival North Kingstown last Thursday. The Rebels went just 4-3 in the month of February, but they have a chance to finish strong in March with games against Smithfield and Chariho this week.
Last Week: #6
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Coventry
Division Record: 13-1 (Division 2 South)
Overall Record: 17-3
Coventry took care of business last week against East Greenwich and Narragansett, and the Oakers move up a spot after South Kingstown's loss. Coventry takes on Toll Gate on Tuesday and then faces West Warwick on Friday in their regular season finale.
Last Week: #8
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St. Raphael
Division Record: 15-0 (Division 2 Central)
Overall Record: 15-2
St. Raphael cruised to wins over Pilgrim and Mt. Pleasant last week, leaving them 1 win shy of a perfect regular season in league play. The Saints go for 16-0 Tuesday night at home against Moses Brown.
Last Week: #7
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La Salle
Division Record: 13-3 (Division 1 North)
Overall Record: 14-5
La Salle extended their winning streak to 6 games last Wednesday with a 66-38 trouncing of Cumberland. The Rams host Ponaganset on Tuesday and travel to play at Smithfield Friday. La Salle has long since clinched Division 1 North and is now just fighting for seeding for the playoffs.
Last Week: #5
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Barrington
Division Record: 12-3 (Division 1 Central)
Overall Record: 14-6
Barrington dropped a 44-37 decision to Bay View last week, halting their impressive winning streak at 9 games. The Eagles don't slide in the Power Pack, however. They beat La Salle this season and are still in the mix among the Division 1 contender. Barrington pays Cranston East on Tuesday and Cranston West on Friday to close out the season.
Last Week: #4
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North Kingstown
Division Record: 14-2 (Division 1 South)
Overall Record: 19-2
North Kingstown knocked off South Kingstown 45-35 last Thursday, all but locking up the Division 1 South race. The Skippers need to win 1 of their 2 games this week to clinch outright, and they'll play Chariho on Tuesday and Exeter/West Greenwich on Friday.
Last Week: #3
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St. Mary's Bay View
Division Record: 16-0 (Division 1 Central)
Overall Record: 18-2
Bay View beat Barrington and Cranston East last week, clinching the #1 overall seed in Division 1 in the process. The Bengals go for a perfect season this week with games against Portsmouth and Cranston West.
Last Week: #2
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Rogers
Division Record: 14-0 (Division 2 East)
Overall Record: 20-0
Rogers continues to dominate the competition in Divison 2, beating Tiverton by 26 and Central Falls by 36 last week. The Vikings look to finish unbeaten for their regular season this week at East Providence on Monday and at home against Tolman on Thursday.
Last Week: #1
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