{
  "id": 7684218,
  "title": "Here are the winners from Tuesday's high school games across RI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/here-are-the-winners-from-tuesdays-high-school-games-across-ri",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T02:17:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/winners-tuesdays-high-school-games-021734059.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "**Division I Smithfield Triumphs**\nSmithfield defeated Cranston West 2-1 in a captivating match. The Sentinels unleashed an offensive surge in the second half, with goals from Kolbie Joachim and Alexis McKay. Joachim's early goal set the stage, and McKay added a decisive score to seal the win. This victory marks Smithfield's second consecutive triumph, propelling them higher in Division I RPI rankings. They face North Kingstown on Thursday, furthering their climb up the rankings.\n\n**Moses Brown Secures Victory**\nMoses Brown edged out St. Raphael 4-3 in a closely contested contest. Cole Walker's two-goal performance led the Quakers, while Rose Couto and Tess Aaronian added to the tally. Aaronian also provided a crucial assist, while Avery Butler and Celia Flaherty contributed in other areas. St. Raphael fought back with two goals from Anaya Ocampo and another from Sophia Ogni, and Kamarie Cosme added an assist. The Quakers' strong defense, led by goalkeeping Marielle Nassiff, was instrumental in their win.\n\n**Chariho Clashes with Barrington**\nChariho emerged victorious over Barrington 2-1 in a hard-fought game. Juliana Almeida gave Chariho an early lead, followed by Sophia Alves leveling the score. With 11 minutes left, Morgan Brucker's decisive strike secured Chariho's win. The Chargers maintained a resolute defense, with goalkeeper Marielle Nassiff making 12 crucial saves. Lincoln edged out Mt. Hope 4-2 in a thrilling showdown, with Isa Martinelli's two second-half goals clinching the win for the Lions.\n\n**Girls Soccer Highlights**\nAmiyah Cromartie's penalty kick propelled the Cranston Falcons to a 1-0 triumph over Smithfield. Moses Brown's balanced attack, including contributions from Cole Walker, Rose Couto, and Tess Aaronian, led them to a 4-3 win over St. Raphael. Chariho topped Barrington 2-1, with Juliana Almeida's early goal paving the way for Morgan Brucker's game-winning strike in stoppage time. Lincoln's decisive 4-2 win over Mt. Hope showcased Isa Martinelli's pivotal contributions.\n\n**Girls Soccer Standings**\nProut secured a 0-0 draw with South Kingstown. No scores were reported for the games between Rogers and Mount Pleasant.",
  "summary": "Results from soccer, volleyball, field hockey and more, plus Wednesday's full high school schedule",
  "key_points": [
    "Smithfield defeats Cranston West 2-1, advancing in Division I RPI rankings",
    "Moses Brown edges St. Raphael 4-3, Cole Walker scores twice",
    "Chariho wins Barrington 2-1, Morgan Brucker scores game-winning goal"
  ],
  "editors_take": "These wins bolster the standings of teams like Smithfield, Moses Brown, Chariho, and Lincoln, positioning them for potential climbs in Division I RPI rankings with their strong performances.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tuesday's Connecticut high school sports roundup: Wolcott Tech girls soccer beats Platt Tech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/tuesdays-connecticut-high-school-sports-roundup-wolcott-tech-girls",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:28:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}