Mt. Hope Wins Opener of D-III Softball Championship, Middletown Boys Advances to D-III Lacrosse Title Game

By Ken Bell

kbell@abc6.com

Mt. Hope defeated Rogers to win the opening game of the state Division III softball championships.  The Huskies were led by Maddie Reis who struck out seven and helped her own cause with a three run homer in the 11 to 0 win.  The Huskies look to sweep their way to back-to-back titles on Wednesday at Rhode Island College.  The Huskies haven’t lost in the past two years.

Middletown held off host Smithfield to advance to the boys Division III lacrosse title game Sunday at Brown.  The Islanders beat the Sentinels 11 to 6 on to Championship Sunday.