Smithfield claims first championship with 6-4 win over Toll Gate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
On June 7, Smithfield defeated Toll Gate 6-4 to win the 2026 RIIL Division III Girls Championship at Brown University. After a tough loss in last year's final, Smithfield's players, including Annabelle Lally and Grace Young, showcased resilience, with Young scoring the clinching goal. The Sentinels, who had previously experienced five losing seasons, improved to 11-3 last year before achieving an undefeated season in 2026. Toll Gate, coming off a significant improvement from previous years, gained momentum during the game but ultimately fell short against Smithfield's defense and late-game execution.
- •Smithfield won its first Division III Girls Championship at Brown University.
- •Grace Young scored the decisive goal with 1:04 remaining.
- •Annabelle Lally contributed two goals for Smithfield.
- •Toll Gate showed significant improvement from last season, finishing as a playoff team.
- •Smithfield finished the season undefeated following last year's runner-up finish.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — One season after its biggest loss, Smithfield gets its biggest win
"One year after losing the Division III final, Smithfield showed up ready to win and took care of Toll Gate in the 2026 RIIL D-III Girls Championship on Sunday, June 7.
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