Cranston East Wins D-I Boys Volleyball Title

Cranston East holds off late charge by North Kingstown to claim championship

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Cranston East High School defeated North Kingstown in the Division I boys volleyball championship match on June 8 at Rhode Island College. Cranston East started strong and then fended off a late rally by North Kingstown to claim the title.

Why it matters

The win marks Cranston East's first boys volleyball championship in the school's history, capping off a successful season for the program. The match was a highly anticipated showdown between two of the state's top teams in the sport.

The details

Cranston East jumped out to an early lead and maintained control for much of the match. However, North Kingstown made a late push to try and overtake the lead. In the end, Cranston East was able to hold on and secure the victory, claiming the Division I title.

  • The championship match took place on June 8, 2026 at Rhode Island College.

The players

Cranston East High School

The Cranston East High School boys volleyball team won the Division I state championship.

North Kingstown High School

The North Kingstown High School boys volleyball team was the runner-up in the Division I state championship match.

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What’s next

Fans can now vote for the Longplex Preseason MVP in boys volleyball on the Providence Journal website.

The takeaway

Cranston East's championship victory caps off a successful season for the program and sets the stage for an exciting upcoming high school sports season in Rhode Island.