2006 Yearbook

Lady Townies have 2 All-divisional players for the 2005-06 season!  Captains Michaela Johnson and Liz Mellen both earned 3rd Team honors with Cara Constable receiving honorable mention.     Townies ended their season Friday night against Shea.  "Our season was plagued with Turnovers and lack of consistency from the offense".  Still, the lady Townies proved better than last year's campaign compiling a handful of victories, and keeping every team on the run; earning respect and gaining a positive reputation in our league.

EAST PROVIDENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL STATISTICS 2005-2006 (FINAL) Player Points Steals Rebounds Assists Turnovers Michaela Johnson 174 57 79 30 37 Meredith McDonald 39 5 39 6 12 Beth Barron 54 10 45 6 19 Nicole Durand 55 34 51 51 79 Amy Erickson 106 10 72 25 35 Sandy Levesque 108 11 68 7 47 Cara Constable 92 20 79 28 64 Liz Mellen 147 37 24 35 77 Natacha Varela 82 27 64 9 36 Jill Boucher 24 7 5 3 21 Beth Leonardo 49 16 16 17 38 Starsha Tunstall 60 6 71 3 21

2005-2006 GIRL'S BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF Head Coach Varsity - Kristen Coutoulakis Assistant Coach/JV - Amy McGowan Freshman Coach - Dave Axelson Updated league standings are available at www.riil.org

You reveal yourself to the world by your behavior. If you accept that all things are difficult before they are easy it will change your outlook on so many things.

February 7, 2006
Varsity update:  Shooting only 18% last night, the Lady Townies lost against the Wizards from Warwick 46-40.  "The baskets just weren't falling" ....."It was like a lid was placed on the basket". 

Pressure from the Townies proved effective second half, but the girls could not finish with a basket.  Sparks came from the free throw line via Michaela Johnson (6-8) and two bucket totaling 11 points.  Liz Mellen also proved the theory "defense wins games", Liz (8 points) played with pride and tenacity only seen in a Townie.

February 3, 2006
HEART WRENCHING LOSS TO VETS.  Despite second quarter efforts by our seniors, Townies unable to pull off a much needed victory against League opponent, W.Vets.  With Michaela Johnson's 14 points and Liz Mellen's  12 we were unable to recover from wretched first half play.  

February 1, 2006
TOWNIES LOSE 42-37….  Shooting slump continues for the Lady Townies who with a gallant second quarter (10 points for Liz Mellen) effort still lost to Prout.  The loss was a bitter one for the Lady Townies who are slowly watching their playoff hopes wash away.  With only 7 games remaining in the season, the Townies still have an opportunity to make playoffs, but their shooting/focus has to step-up.

January 19, 2006
A much needed victory EXTINGUISHED  by turnovers!  A disappointing 27 turnovers plagued the Lady Townies last night in their loss to Chariho, 44-40.  " We just could not hit a lay-up"!  Leading the Townie scoring was Michaela Johnson with 13 points.  Credit for Scrappy defense by Natacha Verela and Sandy Levesque who fought extremely hard in our quest for a conference win. 

January 17, 2006
"Townie Pride" hits West Warwick!  Led by senior Nicole Durand, 10 points and Natacha Verela AND Sandy Levesque each contributing 6 points, the Townies won 40-30 against a persistent Wizard team.  Though their was nothing "free" from the free throw line last night (shooting only 5 out of 22) the ladies fought hard on defense making most of their fast break opportunities.

January 12, 2006
It was a war!!  The battle took place at EP tonight with a victory for the Lady Townies 47-43.  Shea played aggressive and fought hard, but not hard enough for the Townies.  Early foul trouble had many key Townie players sitting out but  Michaela Johnson (15 points)  Beth Leonardo(11 points) followed by Natacha Verela's (7 points)tenacious drives to the hoop led the Townies to a nail biting victory.

January 10, 2006
Represent!  We are so Proud of our Lady Townies!  Though the ladies lost last night, 74-53; spirit and skill were evident against N. Providence.  Head to head the first half, the Townies went into second half only down by 10 points to the home team Cougars.  Leading the drive was Starsha Tunstall with 19 points and  13 rebounds: yet another impressive game for the sophomore .   Amy Erickson also contributed with 9 points, Michaela Johnson also chipped in for 7 points. 

January 7, 2006
"When we need to make what feels like a simple-altering decision, we clutch.  We are not clairvoyant and can not perceive the future". A disappointing loss to Tiverton, 58-54.  Townies were up the entire game on Tiverton.  With 3 minutes left, Tiverton laid on the pressure and off of one "questionable" turnover; threw up two quick 3's cutting the Townies lead to 4.  Turnovers and tough calls crushed the comfort cushion set-up by the Townies.  This game was a nail biter to the end! OUTSTANDING play by seniors Michaela Johnson (17 points, 6 rebounds ) Liz Mellen(13 points) and Sophomore, Starsha Tunstall (9 points, 11 rebounds). 

December 12, 2005
Townies Defeat Woonsocket 48-34! With senior Liz Mellen leading the way (13 points) and tenacious defense displayed by the Lady Townies; victory was inevitable. Senior leadership seen included Amy Erickson (8 points), Michaela Johnson(5 rebounds), Meredith McDonald(8 rebounds), Nicole Durand(2 points, 2 steals) Cara Constable (8 points) and Sandy Levesque(9 rebounds, 4 points.

December 3 & 4, 2005
Lady Townies go 1-1 this weekend at the annual Cumberland Tip-Off tournament.
After their first struggle v. Burrillville, the Townies brought it together to defeat the competitive Scituate team 55-54.  Sandy Levesque had a game high 18 points & 6 rebounds to lead the townies to one of many predicted victories this season.  Other high scorers included Amy Erickson (12 points) and Meredith McDonald (9 points).

Highlights of the tournament included a Free throw contest and a 3-point contest.   Representing EP was  Liz Mellen (12 free throws out of 15), and a 3-point contest featuring Amy Erickson (9, 3-pointers in 1 minute).