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North Smithfield, EWG advance to D-II girls volleyball championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:13 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

North Smithfield, EWG advance to D-II girls volleyball championship
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North Smithfield and Exeter-West Greenwich (EWG) secured their spots in the Division II Girls Volleyball final at the RIIL Semifinals held in Pawtucket on November 12. North Smithfield defeated Johnston 25-17, 25-19, 21-25, 25-21, recovering after dropping a set. EWG, initially the underdog, overcame Lincoln in a comeback, winning 21-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-18, 15-10. Both teams are set to compete in the championship game on Sunday, marking significant milestones for their programs, with North Smithfield making its first championship appearance since 1987.

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  • •North Smithfield last reached the championship in 1987.
  • •North Smithfield's victory came after dropping the third set.
  • •EWG pulled a comeback against Lincoln after being down two sets.
  • •EWG capitalized on a key injury to Lincoln's player during the match.
  • •The championship match is scheduled for Sunday.
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  • 10:13 AMYahoo Sports — Here's how North Smithfield and EWG reached the D-II girls volleyball final
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Composure helped North Smithfield avoid an upset and helped Exeter-West Greenwich's come up with one at the Division II Girls Volleyball Semifinals.

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