LaSalle Beats Cranston East, South Kingstown Holds Off Coventry to Advance to Girls Title Game

by Ken Bell

kbell@abc6.com

LaSalle defeated Cranston East, 51 to 37 in the girls state semifinals at the Ryan Center.  The Thunderbolts McKenzie Richards had six triples for a game high 18 pts.  Bella Folgo had 13 for the Rams.

LaSalle will play South Kingstown for the title on Sunday.  The Rebels held off Coventry, 52 to 44.  RI Gatorade Player of the Year Celia Tomlinson led the way with a game high 28-points.

The Rams and Rebels play for the crown with a 3:30 tip-off at the Ryan Center.