2008-2009 Roster

2008-2009 Schedule

March 5, 2009--  TOWNIES ARE JV STATE CHAMPS!!!!  EP turned back Hendricken 65-56 in overtime.  In a game that saw the Townies down 11-2 early, trail 27-19 at the half, and go down 11 in the second half, EP just wouldn't quit, and wouldn't stop fighting.  The Townies were kept in the game in the first half by Brian Poole's scoring.  He had 13 of EP's 19 first half points.  Joe Carnevale was quiet in the first half (0 points), but he caught fire in the second half hitting 5 three point shots.  Dana Andrade hit three key free throws down the stretch and had two monster blocked shots to lead the Townie defense.  Derek Andreoli and Trey Britto worked hard to deny Hendricken's leading scorer a point over the final 12:30 of regulation and 4 minutes of overtime.  Branden Baroboza and Brian Poole kept the Townies defensive pressure on in their box-and-one defense. Every member of the team has contributed to make this team CHAMPIONS!!!

March 3, 2009--  EP LOSES FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF GAME AGAINST LASALLE 68-55.  The Townies once again couldn't put together two halves of basketball. In the playoffs that is a recipe for a loss.  EP got off to a good start and the wind went out of the sails when senior guard Abe Daramola left the game with an ankle injury 5 minutes into the first half.  EP trailed 35-18 at the break.  The second half saw EP play tougher as they cut the lead to 7 with 5 minutes left.  The Townies couldn't get the margin below seven the rest of the way.  This marks the final game for seven seniors;  John Caruolo, John Villari, George Leonardo, John Woodley, Abe Daramola, Ray Lambert and Kenny Gordon.  Many thanks to the seniors for their hard work and effort to represent EP in a positive way. 

March 2, 2009--  TOWNIE JV TEAM EXPERIENCES MARCH MADNESS EN-ROUTE TO THE JV STATE FINALS.  The Townie JV team had one roller coaster weekend.  On Saturday the played LaSalle whom they had split with during the regular season.  LaSalle led from the start as they kept EP off balance all game.  Joe Carnevale hit a 3 point shot with 3 seconds on the clock to send the game to overtime.  In OT, the Townie defense clamped on the Rams, and EP made enough free throws to seal the win, 68-60.  On Sunday, EP played Cranston West and controlled the game from start to finish, although some sloppy play in the closing minutes kept the Falcons in the game.  EP prevailed 65-52.  The Townies will play Hendricken on Thursday night at 7:30 at West Warwick HS in the finals of the Divison 1 JV State Championships. 

March 1, 2009--  TWO TOWNIES EARN POST SEASON HONORS.  Senior, Abe Daramola was selected to the Division 1 East First Team All League, and Junior, Donald Wiliams was selected to the Division 1 East Second Team All League.  As a result of Abe's selection to the First Team, he will play in the RIBCA All Star Game on Wednesday 18th at Rhode Island College.  He will be in the 7:30 game. 

March 1, 2009--  TOWNIES  WILL BE THE 11 SEED IN UPCOMING STATE PLAYOFFS.  EP will play at rival LaSalle on Tuesday night at 7:00.  EP and LaSalle split the season series, with each team winning on the other team's home court.  The winner will play 3rd seed, Mt. Pleasant on Friday night (6th) at CCRI/Warwick at 7:30. 

February 27, 2009--  EP LOSES REGULAR SEASON FINALE, 65-55 TO HOPE.  On Senior Night, the Townies started too slow, and never could recover to win the ball game.  EP had the lead down to 3 with 4 minutes to go but Hope hit key shots down the stretch to earn the win.  Donald Williams led the team with 19 points and 7 boards, and Ray Lambert turned in a great performance with 9 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. 

February 24, 2009--  TOWNIES LOSE TO LASALLE 69-42.  JV TEAM WINS THEIR GAME 64-42. 

February 21, 2009--  TOWNIE JV TEAM WINS FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF GAME AGAINST CHARIHO 53-37.  The first game of the JV State Playoffs is always the toughest.  The Townies didn't play a very clean game, however they limited the Chargers to 37 points.  Brian Poole led the way with 18 points.  The Townies (#2 seed) will play LaSalle (#10 seed) in the Quarterfinals on Saturday the 28th at 11:30 at North Kingstown HS.  EP and LaSalle will play each other twice this week (Tuesday and Saturday.) 

February 21, 2009--  EP COMES UP JUST SHORT AGAINST MOUNT PLEASANT, 74-65.  After a slow start the Townies gave a tremendous effort in a hard fought back and forth game.  The Kilties jumped out to a quick 15 point lead only to have EP get it back down to 4 just before halftime.  Mount kicked the lead up to 8 at the half 38-30.  EP continued to fight in the second half as Donald Williams and John Villari kept EP in the game.  The Townies couldn't get the lead under three and Mount hit there free throws down the stretch to seal the win.  The Townie JV team picked up a win in their game.  Both teams will close out the regular season with two upcoming home games.  Tuesday night will be against rival LaSalle.  Game times are 5:45 and 7:30. 

February 17, 2009--  TOWNIES CAN'T OVERCOME POOR FIRST HALF, DROP GAME TO NORTH KINGSTOWN, 56-51.  The Townies shot a woeful 29% in the first half.  Included in that were numerous lay-ups and short jumpers that the team couldn't convert.  As a result of the team didn't have its usual fight and defensive energy.  The second half saw North open up a 10 point lead with five minutes to go only to have EP pressure them into turnovers which cut the deficit to four.  EP had a chance to get it to 2 with 1:15 left, but a key turnover wouldn't allow it.  The Townie JV team won 66-47.  Both teams will play at Mt.Pleasant on Friday at 7:30/5:45.

February 13, 2009--  WOODLEY AND DARAMOLA LEAD THE WAY AS TOWNIES TURN BACK EXETER WEST GREENWICH, 60-47.  The Townies got off to a slow start after missing numerous open looks.  However seniors, John Woodley and Abe Daramola provided the needed spark to get the Townies going and open up a 18 point second half lead.  Woodley finished with a season high 13 points and 15 rebounds as well as 5 blocks.  Daramola continued his solid play with another 20 point performance (21) and 10 rebounds from his guard postion. Abe also contributed 3 steals and 2 assists.  The team will play North Kingstown on Tuesday night at 7:30.  The Townie JV team had an all-around strong performance in winning 67-35.  EP had 4 players in double figures.  They will play NK at 5:45 on Tuesday. 

February 10, 2009--  TOWNIES LET ONE GET AWAY AT CHARIHO, LOSE 53-51.  Offensive inconsistencies once again did in the Townies.  EP scored 17 points in the first 6 minutes of the first half, then scored 4 in the rest of the way.  Numerous shots were missed within 10 feet and the team had the opportunity to open a big first half lead.  Abe Daramola continued his solid play and John Caruolo stuffed the stat sheet as well.  The Townie JV team beat the Chargers 67-41 in the first meeting of the two teams.  As stated below, the teams will see each other in about 10 days in the opening round of the JV Tourney. 

February 10, 2009--  TOWNIE JV TEAM TO PLAY CHARIHO IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE JV STATE TOURNAMENT AT NORTH PROVIDENCE HS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST AT 6:00 IN GYM B. 

February 7, 2009--  EP PICKS UP KEY WIN AGAINST SOUTH KINGSTOWN, 67-58.  The Townies got back on the winning side of things as they played solid defense en route to 15 steals.  Abe Daramola had a season high 26 points, as well as 6 rebounds and 6 steals.  George Leonardo hit three key shots to open the second half for Townies, on the way to his season high 9 points along with 5 assists.  The Townie JV's also won 57-44.  The team has secure the #2 seed in the upcoming JV State Tournament (begins the weekend of the 21st.)  Dana Andrade led the way with 15 points.  Both teams will play at Chariho on Monday evening, game times are 5:15 and 7:00.

February 5, 2009--  TOWNIES CAN'T MANUFACTURE ENOUGH POINTS, LOSE TO WOONSOCKET 52-39.  EP's defense did the job in holding Woonsocket to a seasonlow 52 points, however the team couldn't make enough shots to pull out a win.  EP turned the ball over 16 times and had numerous open looks that wouldn't go down.  The team will return to action on Saturday at home against South Kingstown.  Game time is 1:30.  EP's JV team continued its roll with a 55-50 win.  The JV's will play their game at 12:00 on Saturday. 

January 30, 2009-- SHORTHANDED TOWNIES BATTLE HARD AGAINST FITCH, BUT COME UP SHORT 61-60.   EP played a solid all-around game while playing back to back and playing without two starters.  The Townies led the whole game before losing the lead with about 1:45 to go.  Donald Williams and John Woodley led the way for EP who now must focus on the final push of the season.  8 regular season games remain as the team will make a push towards the playoffs.  The team will return to the court on Wednesday night at Woonsocket.  Game time is 7:00 varsity and 5:15 JV, the bus will leave at 3:45. 

January 30, 2009--  TOWNIES CAN'T PUT TOGETHER TWO HALVES, DROP GAME AGAINST ST. RAY'S 49-44.  EP and St. Ray's traded places in a game that saw both teams play up and down.  EP held a 32-18 half-time lead  The Townies shot 56% in the first half and forced St. Ray's into 16 turnovers.  The second half was the exact opposite.  EP didn't score a field goal until around the 9:00 mark of the second half.  EP shot 24% in the half, shot 2 for 9 from the free throw line,  and turned the ball over numerous times inside of 3:00.  In spite of EP's horrid shooting, the team still led by 9 with three minutes to go.  EP's lack of composure allowed the Saints to take the lead and win the game.  The team will play tomorrow at 5:30 at CCRI/Warwick, in the CCRI HS Basketball Invitational.  EP will play Fitch HS from Connecticut.  These games will be a Coaches vs. Cancer event. Many of the coaching staffs will be wearing sneakers to bring attention to the fight against cancer.  The Townie JV team turned in an impressive performance.  The beat the Saints 88-55, and had 5 players in double figures. 

January 27, 2009--  EP ENDS LOSING SKID, CLIP THE CLIPPERS, 70-39.  The Townies opened up the game hitting all types of shots en-route to a season high 43 first half points against Cumberland.  EP led 43-14 at the half.  The Townies had balanced scoring led by Abe Daramola's and Donald Williams' game high 14 points each.  Both Kenny Gordon and John Caruolo added 8 rebounds.  The Townies will return to the court on Friday night at home against local rival St. Ray's.  The Townie JV team picked up another win, defeating Cumberland 66-46.  Joe Carnevale had a game high 22 points and Dana Andrade added a double double with 19 points and 13 rebounds.

January 22, 2009--  TOWNIES CAN'T STOP SLIDE, LOSE AT SMITHFIELD 55-50. 

January 20, 2009-- TOWNIES FIGHT HARD AGAINST HENDRICKEN BUT DROP GAME 61-48.  The team played hard and followed through on the game plan but the Hawks made a few more plays over the course of the game.  EP played a tight first half as the game went back and forth.  Hendricken converted a few key turnovers to lead 32-23 at the half.  The second half had EP close the gap to five but couldn't get any closer.  Seniors Abe Daramola and John Villari led the way with 15, and 13 respectively.  The Townie JV team lost their game 57-44.  Both teams will return to action on Thursday evening at Smithfield.  Game times are 6:00 and 7:30. 

January 16, 2009--  EP PLAYS A LACKLUSTER, WEAK FIRST HALF, LOSES TO CRANSTON WEST 65-52.  The Townies came out with no sense of urgency, or intensity, and looked like they didn't want to play.  West was very aggressive and began to rain 3's down on the Townies.  EP trailed 36-22 at the half.  John Villari single-handedly kept the team in the game with 15 points.  West shot a remarkable 10 for 15 from 3 pt. land (67%) and shot 60% from the field for the game.  Those are both season highs against the Townies.  John Villari ended up with 19 points and 5 rebounds, and Abe Daramola had 12 points and 5 rebounds.  Ray Lambert and Robbie Delgado gave the team some much needed energy in the second half as the Townies outscored West 30-29.  The team will return to action down at Hendricken on Tuesday, at 7:00.  The Townie JV team continued their winning ways with a 71-48 win.  Brian Poole had a game high 28 points.   

January 14, 2009-- EP FALLS TO CRANSTON EAST 69-62.  In what turned out to be another tight game against the Bolts, the Townies just couldn't get the key shots to fall down the stretch.  The game was back and forth in the first half as East led 33-30 at the break.  The lead went back and forth in the second half until East got some separation at about the 5 minute mark.  EP fought hard to regain the lead but numerous shots went around the rim and out as Cranston East earned the win.  Donald Williams led the team with 19 points.  The team will return to action (weather permitting) on Friday night at home vs. Cranston West at 7:30.  The Townie JV team picked up another win 55-32.  Dana Andrade again led the team with 19 points.

January 12, 2009-- TOWNIES SECOND HALF STRUGGLES PREVENT TEAM FROM PICKING UP FOURTH LEAGUE WIN AGAINST MT. PLEASANT, 60-45.  EP had overcome a slow start and battled to take the lead in the first half and led 26-24 at the break.  EP played tough defense and moved the ball well in the first half.  In the second half EP opened with a few silly turnovers, which would be a preview to the later stages of the half.  The Townies committed 12 second half turnovers against Mount's pressure which enabled them to go on 12-2 run at the 10:00 mark of the second half. The offense sputtered as a result of the turnovers, and only could muster up 19 second half points.  EP couldn't get the deficit back below 5 the rest of the way.  The team has a busy week and will return to the court on Wednesday at home vs. Cranston East, at 7:30.  The Townie JV team won their game 74-58.  Dana Andrade had a game high 27 for the Townies. 

January 9, 2009--  EP PICKS UP THIRD LEAGUE WIN ON THE ROAD, BEAT CENTRAL 54-45.  The Townies didn't play a clean game but managed to earn the win on the road.  The team came out flat and didn't play with the usual intensity on the defensive end of the floor.  Offensively the team moved the ball well in the first half, but the second half was a bit of a struggle.  EP was led by Abe Daramola's game high 20 points.  John Caruolo just missed on a double, double with 10 points and 9 rebounds.  The Townies will play Mt. Pleasant on Monday night at home at 7:30.  This game is the rescheduled game from December 19th.  The Townie JV team picked up their third league win, 52-36. 

January 6, 2009--  TOWNIES PICK UP SECOND LEAGUE VICTORY ON THE ROAD, BEAT HOPE 75-52.  EP turned in a full 32 minutes of basketball and continued to play tough defense en route to the win. EP led 33-29 at the break and scored the first 8 points of the second half to open up the game. The Townies were led by John Villari's career high 28 points (7 threes) and 10 rebounds, and Abe Daramola's stat stuffing outing with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals.  John Woodley provided key minutes in the second half to help secure the win.  EP again struggled from the free throw line,  shooting a paltry 53%.  EP will return hit the court on Friday night against Central at the John Hope Center in Providence.  Directions are available above.  The Townie JV team continued their winning ways with a come from behind 52-49 win.  The Townies trailed by 14 at halftime. 

December 30, 2008--  EP CAN'T PUT TOGETHER TWO COMPLETE HALVES, DROPS GAME TO PORTSMOUTH 52-46.  What started out as a promising start turned into a flat ending.  The Townies started the game quickly and played a solid first half and led 28-21.  The second half saw the team gradually lose its lead and by the 8 minute mark of the second half the game was tied.  The team had careless turnovers, missed layups and the continued team wide struggle from the free throw line (8 for 17), down the stretch.  The team will learn to close out games and be able to finish teams off.  The Townies will return to action on Jan. 6th at Hope HS.  Game time is 7:45.

December 30, 2008--  JV TEAM BEATS MOUNT PLEASANT 55-33, EARNS THE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP.  EP overcame a sluggish start and got a huge spark off the bench from Derek Andreoli, Joe Carnevale, John Kortenbeutel, Trey Britto and Brian Poole to secure the victory.  Branden Barboza was the Tournament MVP and Dana Andrade made the All-Tourney team. 

December 29, 2008--  TOWNIES WIN FIRST GAME OF HOLIDAY CLASSIC AGAINST PONAGANSET 51-33.  It wasn't pretty but it still counts as a win.  The Townies shot a miserable 6 for 21 from the free throw line (28%), but managed to hold Ponaganset to 33% shooting from the field, and forced them to commit 23 turnovers.  The Townies struggled offensively and played too fast sometimes, but managed to pull out the win.  EP will play Portsmouth tomorrow night at 7:30.  The Patriots beat LaSalle 74-70 in their opening game. 

December 29, 2008--  TOWNIE JV'S MOVE ON TO THE FINALS, DEFEAT CENTRAL 50-30.  The Townies turned a tight game at the half (21-17) into a solid win with tough defense in the second half.  Branden Barboza had a game high 20 to lead the way.  The Townies will play the winner of Mt.Pleasant/St. Ray's at 12:00 tomorrow at Mt. Pleasant HS.  Bus time is 10:45

December 27, 2008--  JV TEAM BEATS HENDRICKEN 61-32, MOVES ON TO SECOND ROUND.  EP jumped out to an early lead and never looked back.  The team was paced by John Kortenbeutel's 15 points as well as Branden Barboza's 12.  EP will play the winner of Central/Hope at 1:00 on Monday the 29th. 

December 24, 2008--  TOWNIE JV TEAM TO PLAY IN THE MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR VARSITY  HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT.  The team got into the tourney this morning as Smithfield had to back out.  The team will play on Saturday the 27th at 11:00 against Hendricken.  The team will then play the winner/loser of the Hope v. Central game on Monday.  The time for Monday's game is still to be determined.  The bus for Saturday will be 9:45. 

December 23, 2008--  EP TRAVELS TO RIVAL LASALLE AND WINS FIRST LEAGUE GAME (62-52).  Winning your first league game is always important. Winning your first league game on the road is a bonus.  The Townies led from start to finish in a game that was a first half offensive struggle for both teams.  The Townies led 22-17 at the break.  The second half saw more of an offensive flow, and the defense stayed aggressive.  EP was led by junior Donald Williams solid all-around game with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals.  Senior point guard George Leonardo ran the offense well as he had 7 assists (only 2 turnovers) and 3 boards.  John Caruolo had a game high 11 boards.  The team is coming together and learning how to play off of each other.  The team will return to action after Christmas on Mon. and Tues. of next week against Ponaganset and Portsmouth in the EP Community and Teacher's Credit Union Classic.  Game times will be 7:30. The 6:00 games will be LaSalle v. Portsmouth (Mon.) and LaSalle v. Ponaganset (Tues.).  The Townie JV team struggled for the first time this season, losing 36-27. 

December 22, 2008--  TOWNIES' GAME VS. MOUNT PLEASANT RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH AT 7:30. 

December 16, 2008--  EP IS SOUNDLY BEATEN BY CLASSICAL 73-50.  The Townies turned a game that was back and forth in the first half into a blowout in the second.  EP had too many careless mistakes, allowed the Purple numerous put-backs, and had too many defensive lapses to win.  This is certainly a learning experience for a green team so early into the season.  The team opens the league schedule with rival Mt. Pleasant on Friday night at 7:30.  The Townie JVs picked up a convincing 72-53 win.  Joe Carnevale had a game high 25 points to lead the way.

December 10, 2008--  TOWNIES OPEN SEASON WITH A WIN OVER TIVERTON 46-40.  It was your typical opening night Injury Fund game.  The team played solid defense and limited Tiverton to just 13 field goals for the game.  Offensively, the team struggled to finish plays around the rim.  Numerous layups and 10 footers went around and out.  EP was paced by John Villari's game high 16 points.  Kenny Gordon had a solid first outing for the Townies with 6 points 8 rebounds and 3 blocks.  Point guard George Leonardo didn't score but handed out 5 assists to go along with 5 boards and 3 steals.  The team will return to action on Tuesday the 16th at 7:00 at Classical HS.  The JV squad also picked up their first win of the season 64-36.  EP was led by Brian Poole's 21 points.