Senior Forward Kerin Murillo finished his career with 77 goals and 50 assists. In addition to be name Division II Player of the Year, he was named to the Providence Journal All-State Team three years in a row (2017, 2018 & 2019).
East Wins League Opener, 3-0! |
Murillo makes it 2-0 against West Warwick! |
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The Bolt opened up their 2019 season with a 3-0 victory over the Wizards of West Warwick.
It was the first time since 2015 that Green and White started the league season with a victory; over the past three years, they recorded a tie in their opener. Facing a tough defense, Cranston East broke the scoreless tie with 16:56 left in the first half when senior Kerin Murillo found Luis Gavalo-Puello in the box on a corner kick. While the Orange and Black were scrambling to clear the area, Gavalo-Puello blasted a shot inside the 12 yard line. In the second half, junior goalkeeper, Alex Johnson (12 saves), kept the Thunderbolt off the board for the first 25 minutes. With 15:51 remaining in the contest Gavalo-Puello contacted with Murillo for a 2-0 lead. Murillo took the pass and chipped it over the onrushing keeper for Six minutes later, Murillo took another pass by Gavalo-Puello and chipped a shot in for a 3-0 lead. Sophomore Jorge Avila, who received a great defensive effort by his fullbacks, halfbacks and sweeper Joe Lenk, picked up the shutout with six saves. |
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The legacy left by the seniors from the 2019 Cranston East soccer team is one of success. In four years, they won 43 games, two league championships (D-III in 2017 & D-II in 2019) and one state title (2017). In addition, they scored 201 goals. Both marks (wins & goals scored) are the school's best in a four-year period.
Cranston East Thunderbolt Soccer
Class of 2020
Class of 2022 & 2023
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Division II
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Class of 2021
Cranston East Captains take a picture with Coach Grenier prior to last year's City Cup Championship.
(L-R): Kerin Murillo, Adnel Lopez, Grenier, Declan Hanley & Angel Lopez.
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