Fourth East Providence Mohawks Summer Basketball League concludes

Titles are earned in four divisions; awards presented for sportsmanship, coaching

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EAST PROVIDENCE — The fourth season of the East Providence Mohawks Youth Organization Summer Blacktop Basketball League concluded with playoffs and championship games played at various courts around the city followed by an awards ceremony and a cookout on Saturday, July 29, at Pierce Memorial Field.

Some 400 players, ages 5-17, participated in the league this summer. Food for the event was donated by Stop & Shop and prepared by members of the Elisha Project. Games also took place at Hull Street Park and the Silver Spring Playground.

Division champions included: Mini Baller Girls - EP Firefighters Local 850; Mini Baller Boys - Red Bridge Tavern; Jr Ballers - USVMC; Sr Ballers - EP Firefighters Local 850.

The Antone Ramos Sportsmanship Award Winners included: Marquis Hall; Emily Leonard; Deshaun Davis; and Matt Dos Santos.

Coach of the Year were awarded to: John Dennis; David Andreozzi; Slade Sharma; and Mark McCarthy.