Pawtucket football defeats South Kingstown 35-34 in overtime opener

Pawtucket football opened its season with a 35-34 overtime victory against South Kingstown at Max Read Field on Thursday night. The co-op program, comprised of Shea and Tolman students, secured the win when Angel Lopes converted a two-point attempt following an 8-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Soares to Jerdine Pichardo. South Kingstown had forced the extra session after scoring late in the fourth quarter to tie the game. Pawtucket built early leads behind touchdown rushes from Demear Semedo and Lopes, but the visitors remained competitive through deep connections between Cole Rosen and Ethan Jones. The win marks a significant result for Pawtucket, which continues to integrate its combined roster under the direction of the two-school program.

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