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Barrington Wins 2024 RIIL Girls Basketball Division I Championship

With a strong defensive performance, Barrington secured a 50-41 victory over North Kingstown, marking their first Division I title since 2017.

Barrington Eagles coach Stephen Lenz celebrates with the team after winning the Div 1 Girls Basketball Championship against the North Kingstown Skippers at the AMP on March 6, 2024.
Div 1 Girls Basketball Championship with the the North Kingstown Skippers vs the Barrington Eagles at the AMP on March 6, 2024.
Div 1 Girls Basketball Championship with the the North Kingstown Skippers vs the Barrington Eagles at the AMP on March 6, 2024.
Eagles guard Janaya Prince Baquero (24) help lead the Barrington Eagles girls basketball team call out to acknowledge their fans and supporters after winning the Div 1 Girls Basketball Championship against North Kingstown Skippers at the AMP on March 6, 2024.

Overview

  • Barrington's defense shone in the second quarter, holding North Kingstown scoreless and turning a deficit into a lead.
  • Key players Isys Dunphy, Maddie Gill, and Janayah Prince-Baquero led the team with crucial plays in the final moments.
  • The victory earns Barrington the top seed in the State Tournament, with hopes of continuing their success.
  • North Kingstown struggled without their No. 2 scorer, Shea Kalin, due to a knee injury.
  • Barrington's win is their first Division I championship since the 2016-17 season.