The week wrapped up with another thrilling night of high school sports across Rhode Island, and Friday's action delivered drama, clutch performances, and unforgettable moments. Here's a look at the stories and scores you need to know.
In a game that had everything—city bragging rights, playoff implications, and a wild finish—Hendricken edged Pilgrim 11-10 in overtime in Division I boys lacrosse. The Hawks found themselves trailing late in the fourth quarter until Tristan Andrews delivered a clutch tying goal, setting the stage for Richard Sousa's overtime heroics. Sousa slipped the game-winner into the right side of the net, sparking a mob of teammates in celebration.
The first half was a defensive battle, with Hendricken taking a narrow 5-4 lead into the break. Pilgrim found their rhythm in the third quarter, fueled by strong defensive play from Declan Bragg and three goals from Marcus Walsh. The Patriots held a one-goal lead until Will Kornacki scored with just 39 seconds left in the quarter to knot things up heading into the final frame.
Scoring slowed in the fourth, but Pilgrim seized a 10-9 advantage on a blistering shot from Brett Taylor with 3:37 remaining. After winning the ensuing faceoff, the Patriots looked to run out the clock, but a missed shot gave Hendricken new life. The Hawks misfired with 1:35 to play, but hustled to regain possession, and Andrews made no mistake, tying the game with 1:24 left.
Overtime was decided at the faceoff X, where Brady Archambault came up huge for Hendricken. After a timeout, the Hawks showed remarkable patience, working for the right look. Sousa seized his matchup, charged the net, and buried the winner to send the home crowd into a frenzy.
Kornacki led the way for Hendricken with five goals, while Sousa and Karlton Lough each added two. Dom Vacca and Andrews chipped in one apiece. The win lifts the Hawks to 4-4 and vaults them into fifth place in the Division I RPI standings. They'll return to action on Wednesday, May 6, hosting third-place Barrington in a pivotal matchup. For Pilgrim, Walsh finished with four goals in a losing effort that showed plenty of fight.