2026 Honorees

A two-time Providence Journal and Coaches Association All-State selection, Chris was one of the state’s top linebackers and running backs as well as one of the top students in North Kingstown High School. Over his four-year career at NK he compiled a 4.25 Grade Point Average, academically ranking him in the top 6 percent of this year’s 330 member North Kingstown graduating class. When he wasn’t excelling in the classroom he was excelling on the football field. A 6-foot, 225 -pound fullback and linebacker, he rushed for 2,237 yards and scored 20 career touchdowns from his berth in the offensive backfield. On defense he made 323 career tackles and 6 sacks from his linebacker spot.

 In the classroom in 30-plus honors and AP course over four-years he only received one mark lower than a 90 and that was an 89. A member of the National Honor Society and was recipient of the R. I. Scholar Leader award. He also was a two-year captain of the varsity baseball team as well as a member of the Vocal Athletes Advocating for Substance Use Alternatives. He will attend WPI.

An all—division offensive tackle and defensive lineman Wynston never came off the field when Lincoln was playing a football game last fall. “He is a role model for his teammates based on his character and his approach to academics,” Lincoln coach Sean Kavanagh said about Wynston.

He was both the Providence Gridiron Club’s Lincoln team MVP and one of the highest academically ranked students in this year’s Lincoln High graduating class, ranking 13th in a senior class of 233. He also posted the highest score in the state in the Microsoft certification competition. A member of the National Honor society, he scored 5’s in 4 AP tests. A two-sport athlete He also volunteered 150 hours at a local homeless shelter during his high school career.

  “He is the perfect example of a talented athlete who made the most of every opportunity and succeeded through hard work” coach Kavanagh added.

  He will attend URI.

One of the state’s top punters and kickers for the past three years, Weston’s leg helped North Providence won the 2023 D-IV super bowl title and helped make the Cougars a playoff team in 2024 and 25. His performances earned him first-team all-division selection in each of the past three years. In his senior season this past fall he averaged an amazing 54.2 yards on his punts. His kickoffs forced the Cougars opponent to settle for touchbacks 23 times last year. He also contributed to the Cougars offensive production with 19 conversion kicks and three field goals last season.

Academically he earned Honor Roll and Merit List selection in every quarter of his high school career. He was the recipient of a state Excellence in Business Award and a state DECA award winner. He volunteered at the St, Anthony food pantry throughout his high school career. He also has been an altar-boy for the past 7 years. He will attend Curry College.  

Academically ranked in the top 5 percent of this year’s graduating class at Narragansett high this young man earned a grade of 90 or above in every one of the 40 academic courses he took during his high school career. An AP Scholar with Distinction he was a member of the National Honor Society and was vice president of his school’s National Honor Society chapter. He also was president of the class council and president of the Debut Club

He’s also a great football player. A 6-3, 245-pound offensive guard and nose tackle on defense he earned first team All-State honors last fall after a season in which he posted 92 tackles, including 52 solo stops. He also had 3 sacks and 9 tackles for losses. A three-time all-division selection, this season he was the Gridiron Club D-4 Lineman of the Year, He was the lead-blocker for a Narragansett offense that accumulated 3,500 yards this season. He captained two Narragansett teams to back-to-back state title game appearances.  

Then after a sensational football season he’s an all-state wrestler in the winter. This winter he was the state finalist in the 285-pound division. He’s a three-sport athlete, playing lacrosse in addition to football and wrestling. He’s a parttime chef at a local restaurant; he volunteers at the community food bank as well as for community blood drives and is as a middle school tutor. He will attend Brown

A 6-2, 210-pound tight end, defensive end and special teams’ player, Adrian was voted captain of this year’s La Salle team and his leadership played a major role in the Rams reaching the state championship Super Bowl.

“Adrian played an integral role in our success as a team”, said Rams coach Dan Koppen said. “He contributed on both sides of the ball and his commitment and his work ethic was an example for all of his teammates.” On the football field Adrian had 9 catches, including 3 touchdown receptions. The performance earned him all-division selection.

His performance in the class room was even more impressive. In four years, he compiled a weighted 101 academic average. The recipient of the URI book award, he earned First Honor with distinction in every quarter of his high school career. He was a four-year volunteer at Amos House, Mary House and the Northen Rhode Island food pantry. He also was an active fund-raiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

He will attend Hamilton College.

A 6-3, 195-pound quarterback, Parker was the Max Prep Rhode Island Player of the Year last season. A first-team All-state selection he led Classical to an undefeated season and the Division III state title last fall.

Over the past two seasons he threw 67 touchdown passes, including 38 this season. Classical compiled a combined 22-2 record over the past two seasons when Parker was the starting quarterback. Last fall he completed 65 percent of his passes. Academically he ranked in the top 25 percent of Classical’s 272- member graduating class with a 90 GPA over four years. A three-sport standout, he also volunteers at the Boys and Girls club.   

According to Ponganset coach Dave Caito “Ethan is the combination of brains and brawn every football coach dreams of in a player.” A 5-10 180-pound guard and defensive tackle, Ethan posted 21 solo tackles, including 9 for loses and five sacks this season. The performance earned him first team all-division post-season honors.  A member of both the National Honor Society and the National Technical honor society Ethan posted a 4,16 GPA during his high school career. The recipient of the Endicott College book award, he earned highest honors in every quarter of his high school career. He was a four-sport standout with track, lacrosse and rugby in addition to football.

A 5-8, 160-pound, running back, defensive back, linebacker and return man. He rushed for 350 yards, accounted for 150 yads with pass receptions; made 30 solo tackles and had 2 pass interceptions. His performance this season earned him 1st team all-division selection, giving him his second all-division selection. An indoor and outdoor track runner in addition to being a football player, Jack is a two-time all division selection in both indoor and outdoor track.

Meanwhile --- in the classroom his 4.48 GPA academically ranked him in the top 20 percent of this year’s 163-member graduating class at South Kingstown. A member of both the National Honor Society and the World Language Honor society, he was an Academic All-Stater this year. South Kingstown coach Gerry Zannella thinks Jack is a special player. “Some guys are great athletes because they are born that way, Jack Sullivan is a product of hard work and dedication” Zanella offered. He will be attending Wentworth.

A 6-1, 290-pound offensive and defensive lineman, Benjamin is a two-time All-State selection and a four-time All – Division selection This season he registered 84 tackles, 10 sacks and 35 pancake blocks.When he wasn’t dominating opponents on the football field, he was registering impressive performances in the classroom. A member of the National Honor Society in an academic schedule that included six AP courses, he posted a four-year 4.6 GPA. He was a three-time academic All-Stater. In addition to being an All-State football player Ben is also a member of the varsity wrestling and golf teams.

Somehow, he also finds time to volunteer for a host of community activities in the Bristol -Warren area. He is a group leader for the community food pantry drives and senior center fundraising carwash; is a volunteer at the Bristol community senior center and was a Warren town camp counselor. Mt. Hope coach Shane Parker gave Ben the ultimate compliment “Ben is the type of young man that I want my son to idolize” coach Parker said.

Twice named the Providence Gridiron Club Division IV MVP, once on offense and once on defensive Shane is a 6-2, 190-pound tight end and linebacker.  A standout in football, basketball and lacrosse, and he is a three-time all-division selection in football. A member of the National Honor Society he also is the Smithfield High student council president and was recipient of a Rhode Island Civic Leadership award.

In the classroom over his four years at Smithfield he posted a 96.1 GPA.  Despite playing three varsity sports each year and carrying the toughest academic courseload his school offers Shane also found time to be a volunteer youth basketball coach, play on the Smithfield unified basketball team and volunteer for community Rotary Club programs. He will be attending the University of South Carolina.

A 5-8, 160-pound slot receiver and corner back, Henry also was the Eagles Kick-off and Punt returner. He was a first-team all-division selection this season and a two-time Academic All-Stater.

This season he accounted for 560 yards in pass receptions and averaged 24 yards on his KO and Punt returns. A member of the National Honor Society, academically he posted a career 3.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale. A three-sport athlete and three-year starter and two-way player in football, Henry was captain of this year’s football team. He will attend Indiana University.

Damon was captain of this year’s Division II state championship team. It was the second year he had been a Bulldogs captain. A 6-0, 190-pound offensive and defensive lineman, he played a major role in Bulldogs drive to the state title with his play on the defensive line. He made 78 tackles, including 16 for loses. He registered 10 quarterback sacks, recovered three fumbles and had a blocked punt. He also was involved in 41 pancake blocks. 

His performance in the class room was equally impressive. A member of the National, Rhode Island and World Language honor societies, academically he ranked in the top 20 percent of this year’s 162-member Westerly graduating class. He was the recipient of the Rochester Institute of Technology Book award and the Washington Trust Leadership Award. He earned High Honors with Distinction in each marking period the past two years and he has achieved the covered Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. He will attend Framingham State.