Portsmouth Abbey School student-athletes Dan Rodden '18, Jane Jannotta '18, Will Ensign '17 and Ryan Madden '17 were named to the Providence Journal All-State Fall 2016 independent team. The Providence Journal honors the top athletes from across Rhode Island by naming them to the Providence Journal All-State team in their respective sports. All-State athletes are chosen by The Providence Journal sports department and are announced throughout the year with the program culminating in the inaugural Rhode Island All-State high school sports awards banquet in June.
Dan Rodden '18, from Keene, NH, was awarded All-State honors for cross country. Dan led the Ravens to the Eastern Independent League (EIL) team championship and a fourth-place finish at the New England Division III Championships (out of 25 teams). An All-EIL selection in 2015 and 2016, Dan placed fifth at the EIL Championships and 11th in the New England Division II Championships. He received the Portsmouth Abbey Coach's Award for the 2016 season.
Jane Jannotta '18, from Newport, RI, was named to the All-State team for her outstanding performance in field hockey. An All-League selection, Jane helped the Ravens to a second place finish in the EIL. Her 14 goals and five assists from her center Mid position led Portsmouth Abbey to an 11-4-1 record. Jane is a three-year letter winner in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse. She received the Portsmouth Abbey Coach's Award for field hockey for the 2016 fall season and is the captain-elect for the 2017 fall season.
Will Ensign '17, from New Preston, CT, was awarded All-State honors as an offensive tackle and linebacker on the football field. In addition, Will earned his second consecutive EIL All-League title as he led the Ravens in tackles with 38 solo stops; he was named Evergreen All-League in 2015 and 2016. A three-year letter winner in football, wrestling and lacrosse, Will was a 2016 football team captain and received the Portsmouth Abbey Coach's Award for the 2016 fall season.
Ryan Madden '17, from Franklin, MA, was named to the All-State team for his outstanding performance on the soccer field. Ryan was named the EIL Player of the Year after leading the Ravens to the league championship and the quarterfinals of the New England Class C tournament. He scored 23 goals in 19 games. As a captain, he led the team to the EIL Championship (undefeated with 12-0-2 record)), a 13-3-3 record overall and the quarterfinals of the New England Tournament Class C Tournament. Ryan was selected to play in the post-season NEPSAC Senior All-Star Game and received the Portsmouth Abbey Coach's Award for the 2016 season.
Congratulations to Dan, Jane, Will and Ryan!