Roundup: Pilgrim holds off East for second win

The Pilgrim football team improved to 2-0 this season by holding off Cranston East in a 13-6 victory last week at home.

Jacob Soulliere got Pilgrim on the board in the first quarter with a rushing touchdown, then quarterback Carter Clifton hit Luka Rusico on a long touchdown pass to extend the lead to 13-0 in the second quarter.

East quarterback Jovany Gonzalez responded shortly after when he connected with Amias Reed for a 50-yard strike, but the Pilgrim defense was lights out in the second half, shutting out the Bolts despite their four trips to the red zone.

The Pats will have another tough challenge this week when they hit the road to take on red-hot Burrillville.

BOYS SOCCER

St. Ray’s 4, Pilgrim 2

Haiden Riess’ hot streak continued when he scored a goal against the Saints on Tuesday, while Jacoby Foster also found the back of the net. Goalie Chris Williams finished the day with eight saves for the Pats.

Hendricken 4, South Kingstown 3

The Hawks bounced back from a loss to La Salle to pick up a hard fought win over the Rebels on Tuesday.

Tristan Boyns led Hendricken with two goals while Jack Mefford and Brent Karpowich also scored.

Hendricken has a big DI battle next against North Kingstown on Thursday.

GIRLS SOCCER

Portsmouth 5, Pilgrim 0

The Pats are still searching for their first win after falling to Portsmouth.

Sloan Hogan finished the day with nine saves in net for Pilgrim.

Toll Gate 4, North Smithfield 0

The Titans continued to roll with a shutout win over the Northmen.

Freshman Emma McIntyre had a huge outing for the Titans by scoring all four of the team’s goals. Alanna Pereira finished with three saves in net for Toll Gate.

FIELD HOCKEY

Chariho 2, Pilgrim 1

The Chargers edged the Pats on Tuesday. Pilgrim’s lone goal was scored by Abigail Killilea.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Central 3, Toll Gate 1

Mary McNulty led the Titans with seven kills in the team’s loss to Central on Tuesday night.