Unified Volleyball Earns State Crown

Unified sports are relatively new on the scene, but the EGHS Unified Volleyball team has already got two feathers in its cap, with a national championship last spring and now a state championship. 

The Avengers defeated Chariho 25-19, 25-12, in the state final on Nov. 3 at Portsmouth High School, capping a perfect season. 

The team, undefeated during the regular season with a record of 7-0, had to get past the formidable Bishop Hendricken in the semi-final round. They continued their winning streak in straight sets against Hendricken, 31-29 and 25-22. By beating Chariho, they finished the season with a 9-0 record.

"The team did very well this year because of the style of play that we go by. That style is playing unified. That's when everyone on the court gets the ball. It doesn't matter if we're up by 15 or down by 15, everyone gets the ball," said senior Mike Carne. "I also think the teamwork, the good sportsmanship, the bonding, and comfort level of the team also made a difference in this year's season. It takes hard work and dedication to win like we did this year."

They were led by Head Coach Patty Carosotto and Assistant Coach Dave Egan.

Team Roster:

  Madison M. Baiocchi

  JR

  Michael A. Carne

SR

  Christopher R. Colgan

JR

  Matthew D. Cruise

SR

  Matthew J. DeLuca

JR

  Brandon T. Eckles

JR

  Tessa M. Egan

JR

  Connor M. Finn

SR

  Ryan T. Gavin

SR

  David M. Hopkins

SR

  Jon-Erik A. Hurtubise

JR

  Margaret H. Mathieu

SR

  Charles R. Morvillo

JR

  Patrick J. Quinn

SR

  Liam O. Shaughnessy

SO

  Julia E. Slavin

SR

  Kimberly E. Whittaker

JR