CENTREVILLE - Centreville High School hosted its annual track and field invitational on Saturday with plenty of schools in attendance Gobles posted 1,061 total points to win the girls event Centreville finished second at 936 and Constantine finished third with 679 Mendon was sixth 460 and Bronson came in seventh with 380 Constantine was second with 933 and Gobles came in third with 847 Mendon finished seventh (543) and Marcellus came in eighth (340) Here's where the top finishers were for each school on Saturday: Will Hulin finished first in three events on the day the mile (4:40.78) and the two-mile run (10:37.75) Ethan Miller ran to first place in the 400 run at 50.14 seconds and Matthew Bates finished first overall in the shot put at 45 feet The Bulldogs won the mile relay with Oliver Mildenberg Brendan Sre and Micaiah Sylvester posting a time of 3:36.43 The two-mile relay was also captured by Centreville as Mildenberg Other Top Five finishers for the Bulldogs included Deandre Stout in the 100 (11.69) and 200 (23.52) plus Henry Kelley in the 200 (24.14) Gavin Palmer's time of 45.74 was fourth in the 300 hurdles Kelley and Stout was third in the 400 relay at 45.16 Tyler Coney posted 5-3 in the high jump (fourth) Monson was fourth in the pole vault (11-0) and Max Yoder came in fifth at 10-6 Josh Delhomme finished fifth in the discus (121-08.25) Centreville girlsThe Centreville girls placed first in the mile relay on Saturday Ellie Reed and Berkley Shingledecker posted a time of 4:20.09 to win Leah Roberts was second in the high jump at 4-8 Mary Stears came in fourth in the discus (80-10.5) and Lena Reed placed third in the shot put at 31-2 Roberts and Coney ran a time of 53.50 in that race Avaline Blum and Norah Lammon finish fourth at 12:25.19 Shingledecker finished second in the 800 at 2:34.54 Blum posted 14:32.70 for fourth in the two-mile run Bronson teamsMiriam Sanchez won the 800 run for the Bronson girls at 2:31.01 She also placed fourth overall in the mile run at 5:57.48 Finishing third overall in the 800 relay was the team of Itzel Albarran Aubree Calloway and Alonna Goodsell at 1:58.76 Aley Wonders was fifth at 80-09 in the discus Wilson finished third in the 300 hurdles at 42.99 he finished fourth in the 110 hurdles at 16.69 Devin Stuart was fifth in the 300 hurdles at 45.89 Lance Salek came in third in the discus at 125-10.5 Finishing fifth in the two mile was Jack Ganton at 11:22.88 Jovani Ramos finished fifth in the 800 at 2:15.87 Bronson finished third in the 800 and the two-mile Wilson and Tyler Wilber posted a time of 3:54.84 Canon Manley was first overall in the discus for the boys at 130-01 Brody Jones leaped to first place in the pole vault event Alessandro Avila posted a time of 2:09.35 for second in the 800 Robbie King also grabbed a second-place finish in the mile at 4:56.27 Aaron Hofmeister finished fourth in the two-mile run at 11:19.53 Hendrix was third in the 110 hurdles at 16.60 Logan Patmalnieks and Cael Smith ran a time of 1:37.73 to finish third in the 800 relay Hofmeister and Bear Geibe was second at 8:52.34 Jaedyn Herlein came in second in the 100 dash at 13.46 Kaitlyn Jones was third in the 400 (1:04.61) and fifth in the 200 at 28.42 Herlein ran to second in the 100 hurdles at 16.66 Herlein also posted 14-5 for third in the long jump Madisyn Harrison won the pole vault for Marcellus Yona Goodlow was second overall in the 300 hurdles at 42.89 she finished fifth in the 110 hurdles at 17.74 Brianna Heitkmap won the shot put for the girls Presley Allen ran to second place in the two-mile run at 12:38.02 Claire Haskins finished fifth in the 100 hurdles at 19.08 McKenzie Bakeman came in fifth in the 300 hurdles at 57.76 Ben Iobe ran to second in the two-mile run at 11:09.25 Kyron Christner came in fifth in the mile at 5:07.50 White Pigeon teamsThe Chiefs won the 400 relay Maddix Jancasz and Jordan Pisco ran a time of 44.81 Pisco came in second for the 110 hurdles at 15.95 Jack Williams was third in the mile at 5:00.22 Jancasz and Singleton was second at 3:39.61 Wes Roberts was fourth in the discus (124-4) and fifth in the shot put (42-8) Jennafaye Zehr posted a time of 55.90 for third in the 300 hurdles for the girls Sadie McDaniel finished second in the shot put at 32-7 Contact Sports Editor Brandon Watson at bwatson@gannett.com (WJAR) — Ahead of its grand opening with its first-ever game on Saturday Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket shared some of its food offerings ranging from Del’s stands to premium lobster rolls the home of the Rhode Island FC will have three walk-in markets and eight food portables across the stadium The food stands will include local favorites such as corned beef sandwiches from Maven’s Delicatessen and clam chowder bread bowl from Chip’s Catch loaded nachos and veggie options will be available as well The three walk-in markets in the stadium have no-contact checkout and customers will be charged with what they walk out with Customers will need to scan their payment method as they walk in and sensors placed throughout the store will track the items they pick up Centreville Bank Stadium officials said three food trucks will also be present near the eastern section of the stadium Stadium General Manager Paul Byrne said it has partnered with local Attleboro Chick-fil-A California Taco Shop and The Guild brewery in Pawtucket for the food trucks The Premium West Club is an exclusive and upscale space that has bars tables and food items offered by the 401 Collective-- the stadium’s hospitality brand Some menu items shared with the press on Wednesday included seared carne asada shrimp alfredo pasta and blueberry shortcake shooters This premium club will have a rotating menu for different events Nine luxury suites are lined up on the west side of the field The first home game for RIFC will be on Saturday Officials said the doors will open two hours before the game and advised visitors to head to the stadium early PAWTUCKET – The rain came and went in just a few short minutes a rainbow taking its place over the Seekonk River an occasion some seven years in the making The venue was filled beyond capacity – 10,700 fans jammed the two-deck grandstand behind team benches the bleachers just a few feet from each goal and additional seating along the water Some scattered when the downpour started just before the 90th minute while others reveled in the chaos lifting their voices and urging the new team in town to find a late winner "Today means everything," Rhode Island FC goalkeeper Koke Vegas said the community were all looking forward to having our own home." Rhode Island FC and San Antonio FC battled to a 0-0 draw in this USL Championship meeting The match was a bit short on attacking quality – 36 fouls and five yellow cards spoke to its chippy nature There were snippets of an offensive threat but only a handful of real scoring chances The result and the performance will eventually fade into history Few could tell you who won the first baseball game when McCoy Stadium opened its doors a couple of miles up the hill from here in 1942 What we remember are the good times with family and friends the entertainment we found and the moments we created "The rainbow was cool," Rhode Island FC head coach Khano Smith said I saw my mom – I saw the look on her face." Ben Mondor and his lieutenants fostered an environment with the Pawtucket Red Sox that led to multiple decades of magic Rhode Island FC chairman Brett Johnson and his front office took their first step toward attempting to do the same here The lines that jammed the concourses at each end of the pitch some two hours before scheduled kickoff hinted at early success reaction – it was just beautiful today," Johnson said "It was everything I could have hoped and dreamed for when we set on this project seven years ago." Johnson’s biggest challenge has been shifting more than just the land here Portions of the state still seethe in the wake of the 38 Studios debacle an ill-fated business partnership with ex-Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling that left taxpayers on the hook for millions It was partly the apprehension created by that failure that prevented Mondor's ownership successors from securing public funding for a stadium either in this city or in downtown Providence Rhode Island’s loss became Worcester’s gain when the Red Sox moved their Triple-A affiliate to Massachusetts in 2021 Construction on this project began the following year Dan McKee casting the deciding vote at a Rhode Island Commerce Corp meeting to pave the way for an August 2022 groundbreaking Rhode Island FC spent the 2024 season at Bryant University and its first five matches of this campaign on the road before finally arriving here "When I first signed and started speaking to Khano the stadium was a big selling point for me,” midfielder Maxi Rodriguez said “Playing in front of a crowd like that and being in that kind of environment Johnson was among those marching with the Defiance 1636 supporters group before the opening whistle, taking a place at the south end of the stadium. Their drums filled the air with the type of noise you’d associate with a World Cup match something we’ll have a chance to see at Gillette Stadium next year much as there was an appetite for baseball a sport that filled our summers in the state for the better part of 80 years "We cannot say that we’re going to give you victories," Vegas said "We can say that we’re going to give all that we have McKee, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and several other noteworthy guests were among the crowd Saturday. What they saw had to have been encouraging in terms of moving ahead with Johnson’s wider project – Tidewater Landing a bustling combination of housing and commercial property using this venue as an anchor point It’s something he visualized as a Brown University undergrad who used to row along this same river an academic past that preceded his professional career in sales and venture capital "Look at the economic impact – putting aside the environmental impact," Johnson said Just the joy and unification that sport brings." It felt long overdue after some recent events here A few drops from the clouds above did little to dampen spirits bkoch@providencejournal.com On X: @BillKoch25 out-possessing and out-passing San Antonio FC Rhode Island FC held the Western Conference leaders scoreless for the first time all season as its historic home opener ended in a hard-fought 0-0 draw on Saturday A sold-out crowd of 10,700 fans brought Pawtucket alive for the first time cheering on the Ocean State club at its new state-of-the-art home and celebrating a moment more than six years in the making After bossing more than 70 percent of the possession through the opening ten minutes of the highly-anticipated matchup Rhode Island FC (1W-3L-2T) got a first real look at the goal in the 11th minute when Jojea Kwizera took Aldair Sanchez’s cross out of the air recycling it back to the feet of Clay Holstad Taking a first-time shot out of the air from outside of the 18-yard-box Hostad’s powerful volley looped just north of the crossbar Noah Fuson layed a ball to Holstad in a similar position and Holstad once again drilled the shot just over the bar San Antonio FC (5W-2L-1T) forced a turnover in the midfield and immediately found its best chance of the half Winning the ball just inside the center circle Jimmy Medranda spun around and attempted a well-weighted lob over Koke Vegas that nearly found the back of the net but the Spaniard rushed back just in time to make an acrobatic diving stop The game remained scoreless going into the half denying San Antonio a dangerous one-on-one opportunity when Jorge Hernandez broke through toward the net with a golden opportunity to give the visitors the lead RIFC nearly found the breakthrough on the other end when Maxi Rodriguez took a close-range volley at the back post off of a corner kick only to be denied by a quick reflex save from an outstretched Richard Sanchez RIFC continued to push as the game went on finding another close chance in the 67th minute when Rodriguez connected on a back-post header from Kwizera’s inswinging cross Once again breaking into a wide open position Rodriguez sent a powerful header just wide of Sanchez’s post forcing a low save after putting a dangerous free kick on frame he sent Sanchez diving with a long-range curling effort that was inches from sending a sold-out Centreville Bank Stadium into euphoria Although the Ocean State club continued knocking on the door with a slew of dangerous chances including a close-range header from Albert Dikwa “Chico” that grazed the outside netting the hosts could not find the breakthrough as the first-ever game at Centreville Bank Stadium ended scoreless Open Cup action as it gets set to face its first-ever Major League Soccer opponent RIFC will return home to Centreville Bank Stadium to host the New England Revolution on Wednesday Tickets to the Round of 32 matchup are available at https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/tickets/ Match stats and information available here (WLNE) — It’s RIFC’s new home and Pawtucket’s newest host and when it comes to catering to the 10,500 fans in their space the team at Centreville Bank Stadium is the host with the most so we want to make sure we have enough room for sellouts,” Event Sales Manager Alexandra Eldridge said “We’re extremely fortunate that we get to be here no party is complete without something good to eat “Our food and dining is really incredible,” Eldridge said “We have different menus for different options” And while we were willing to take Alexandra’s word for it I thought it would be a lot more fun to taste-test those options myself (WJAR) — Rhode Island FC is set to kick off a new era Saturday afternoon the team will play at the brand-new Centreville Bank Stadium the centerpiece of the Tidewater Landing development project in Pawtucket is set to welcome thousands of fans Saturday afternoon announcing a sell-out weeks before the game some residents of the area near the brand-new stadium tell NBC 10 they are concerned about the parking and traffic the stadium may bring In anticipation for the large crowds at home games club officials have opened several lots near the stadium It will cost fans $30 to park in the closer lots There is a free lot for fans to park at near the former McCoy Stadium There are several public transportation for fans There is also a rideshare drop-off/pick-up zone at 468 Pleasant Street in Pawtucket Fans can also ride SPIN scooters to the stadium There will be a fan-fest prior to the game as well as a "March to the Match" for fans to head together in unison to the stadium PAWTUCKET – The day has arrived. Will it be packed to the brim as Rhode Island FC welcomes San Antonio FC for the inaugural game in Pawtucket Will the home team give its fans something to cheer for against a tough San Antonio squad today as RIFC etches its name into the state’s sporting history The Providence Journal is in Pawtucket all day as we cover the historic opening game at Centreville Bank Stadium Follow along for regular updates throughout the day Rhode Island FC and San Antonio FC played to a 0-0 final in Saturday's inaugural game at Centreville Bank Stadium Read The Providence Journal's full coverage of the game here. a Jewish deli walked into a soccer stadium… but the Maven’s Delicatessen concession stand at Centreville Bank Stadium won rave reviews May 3 when Rhode Island Football Club opened its new home pitch might have had the best seat at the inaugural soccer game at Centreville Bank Stadium May 3 likening the low-angle view of the field to almost being part of the game.“I was told it was really cool to be in the corner because you can see the corner kicks very well,” said Josh Sinel Their appreciation of the sweet seats also extended to the new stadium itself “Everything just looks new and modern and clean,” said Sinel “I think they did a really nice job,” said Jassem It was a great showing at RIFC's inaugural game in Pawtucket with an announced attendance of 10,700 now let's just hope the weather holds for the final 15 minutes Richard Sanchez matches VegasMaxi Rodriguez sent in a close range shot off a rebound that Sanchez batted away to keep this match even That was back-to-back standout plays by the goalies Koke Vegas just halted the go-ahead goal by Jorge Hernandez in the 62nd minute but Vegas came off his line to stop the sure goal RIFC substitutionAlbert Dikwa is in for Brito in the 60th minute It's still 0-0 as the weather is shifting in the wrong direction were confused when they tried to exit the concession market at Centreville Bank Stadium during RIFC's May 3 home opener "We didn’t know how the pay system works," said Tillett doesn’t require payment when shoppers exit They swipe their credit card when they enter and they get charged for whatever they picked up It's scoreless in Pawtucket after 45 minutes Holstad was issued a yellow in the 44th minute and Paredes was handed a card in stoppage It was a chippy 45 minutes that included a stoppage in the 35th Both teams had three shots in the first half with Holstad's chance from distance being the best opportunity We'll see if either team can breakthrough in the second half Jorge Hernandez was handed a yellow in the 35th minute for a tackle on Shapiro-Thompson That'll go into the history books as the first yellow card at Centreville Bank Stadium The sunshine has washed away from the clouds rolling in from the northeast There's a storm over Hartford right now (around 5 p.m.) Holstad had the game's first chance with a shot from outside the 18 that went just over the top bar in the 11th minute That would've been quite the start for the home team Introductions finishedRIFC just had its first walk-in complete with a lights and a pyrotechnics show Kickoff is beginning momentarily and the seats are filling quickly The thunder of drums echoed off the stone arches of the Division Street Bridge as the Defiance 1636 fan group led the first-ever “March to the Match” at Centerville Bank Stadium around 3 p.m The march started at the parking lot at the former Apex building A crowd of several hundred took over the street The march was met at Rhode Island Football Club by team founder Brett Johnson and Gov who got cheers for his role backing public funding to build the stadium The march was a moving party from downtown to Tidewater Landing home of the stadium along the Seekonk River The parade attracted stares – and cell phone video – as it moved through the stadium to the Defiance 1636 section in the stands behind the south goal Flanked to our right is the Woonsocket Call's splendid sports editor Alex Greive; Luis Andres Paredes; Jimmy Medranda; Jorge Hernandez; Nicky Hernandez; Almir Soto; Nelson Flores Blanco; Mitchell Taintor; Mohamed Omar; Alex Crognale; Richard Sanchez RIFC starting lineupKoke Vegas; Aldair Sanchez; Grant Stoneman; Noah Fuson; Clay Holstad; Rio Hope-Gund; Jojea Kwizera; Joe Brito; Zachary Herivaux; Maxi Rodriguez; Amos Shapiro-Thompson Opening kickoff has been pushed back to 4:30 Tailgating was in full swing in the Apex lots near Centreville Bank Stadium just after 1 p.m “It’s the culmination of following this team even before they started last year,” Dan Welch said as he grilled cheeseburgers “It’s a day for the city of Pawtucket and the state of Rhode Island.” “It’s just nice for the city of Pawtucket to have something we can all get behind,” said Alex Czekalski They were informed by Jerricka Hill of the schedule for the “March to the Match” parade being organized by the Defiance 1636 fan group “We have a very complex schedule for the day,” said Hill Chris and Melanie Grossi, of North Providence, got to the parking lots on the former Apex property just before 1 p.m “This is how we’re choosing to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary,” said Melanie "It’s been a lot of fun last year," said Chris “It’s going to be even more fun in our new stadium soccer fans were already arriving at the Division Street parking lots near Centreville Bank Stadium for Rhode Island Football Club's opening day match “I’m anticipating a fun day,” said Peter Kilkenny Lynn; daughter-in-law Chastity; his grandson; and others “It’s just nice to have a local soccer team,” said Chastity Rhode Island FC played its inaugural season last year at Bryant University As of Friday afternoon, tickets for the game were available at seatgeek.com range from $34 in Section 126 to $436 in Section 105 If you can’t make it to Pawtucket for the home opener the game can be watched on myRITV and streamed on ESPN+ The match is also broadcasted on 790 The Score (790 AM) Rhode Island FC will close out its seven-game road stretch in 2025 and play in front of its home fans on Saturday as it gears up to host San Antonio FC for its first-ever game at Centreville Bank Stadium RIFC kicked off its USL Jägermeister Cup campaign with a resounding 4-1 win over USL League One side Westchester SC putting out the third-highest offensive output in club history The Ocean State club will be hungry to bring that production into the USL Championship as it returns to regular-season action in front of a sold-out crowd in Pawtucket for the first time ever PAWTUCKET — Fans greeted the opening of Centreville Bank Stadium ON May 3 with praise for virtually every aspect of the new soccer venue: The sell-out crowd of 10,700 proclaimed the stadium was clean and modern and easy to get around in They raved about the food from upscale premium club eats to chicken fingers at the concession stand Chik-fil-A sandwiches and California tacos to corned beef sandwiches at Maven's Delicatessen The views from the seats in locations around the stadium got thumbs-up People couldn't stop talking about the beautiful scenery of the setting on the west bank of the Seekonk River people used "beautiful" to describe downtown Pawtucket They were wowed by the high-tech concession markets with no cashiers and no checkout registers with multiple lots scattered through downtown with up to 20-minute walks and a shuttle-bus situation Even a late-game downpour didn't get fans down — perhaps because it was followed by a brilliant rainbow on the other side of the river as if stadium general manager Paul Byrne had positioned it to be perfectly visible from the stands Tailgating was in full swing in the Apex lots near Centreville Bank Stadium just after 1 p.m “It’s just nice for the city of Pawtucket to have something we can all get behind,” said Alex Czekalski of Cumberland “We have a very complex schedule for the day,” Hill said Chris and Melanie Grossi of North Providence got to the parking lots on the former Apex property just before 1 p.m “This is how we’re choosing to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary,” Melanie said "It’s been a lot of fun last year," Chris said The thunder of drums echoed off the stone arches of the Division Street Bridge as the Defiance 1636 fan group led the first-ever “March to the Match” at Centerville Bank Stadium at about 3 p.m where the Defiance 1636 fan group had set up a tailgate The three-quarters-of-a-mile march was a moving party from downtown to Tidewater Landing The parade attracted stares — and cell phone video — as it moved through the stadium to the Defiance 1636 section in the stands behind the south goal Best seats in the houseSasha Jassem of Lincoln might have had the best seat at the inaugural soccer game at Centreville Bank Stadium on May 3 “Everything just looks new and modern and clean,” Sinel said “I think they did a really nice job,” Jassem said Carlos Tillett of Pawtucket and his fiancée were confused when they tried to exit the concession market at Centreville Bank Stadium during RIFC's home opener "We didn’t know how the pay system works," Tillett said cameras track them around the store and they get charged for whatever they pick up PAWTUCKET – Koke Vegas was the first to board the ship And Maxi Rodriguez punched his ticket in Year 2 The goalie and midfielder tandem saved the club’s inaugural game on May 3 from being stolen away by visiting San Antonio FC denied a go-ahead goal by Jorge Hernández in the 62nd minute And Rodriguez nearly delivered the game-winning redirect off a corner two minutes later but the midfielder’s prospects of his new club were true "The stadium was a big selling point for me," Rodriguez said "Playing in front of a crowd like that and just feeling that kind of environment I think there's times when it doesn't feel real I felt like I never ran out of energy because of the environment." Rhode Island (1-3-2) clawed out one point against a San Antonio (5-2-1) squad that sits atop the Western Conference It was a day that saw postcard skies above the Seekonk River give way to an outright downpour Some of the 10,700 RIFC fans in attendance scattered for cover but those who stayed only grew louder through the rain "You see how the players are just pushing at the end the supporters are just driving them on," coach Khano Smith said Those dark clouds departed within minutes as quintessential New England weather wanted its moment on this historic day The fans who stayed also saw a rainbow fall elegantly behind the main scoreboard how the community was really looking forward to having our own home in elite sports That's amazing and that means a lot for me and for everybody in the club." The field opened more in the second half for the home squad and Rodriguez could have played hero in true form But Albert Dikwa’s header in stoppage time served as the last chance to make RIFC the first winner at Centreville Bank Stadium "I'll be thinking about that for at least the next two days," Rodriguez said of the missed chances The keeper made a good save on the first one but I think I could have roofed it and scored and I want to be the guy who puts it in the back of the net." Dikwa narrowly missed left on his header as Rhode Island will now prepare to face the New England Revolution on Wednesday night, May 7, for the right to be the inaugural winner at the new stadium. "We need to be the best version of ourselves," Smith said of the pending matchup. "I don't think that's going to be hard for them. The players are going to be locked in, and they're going to have that extra little bit of focus and being dialed in." There will be more history made in Pawtucket over the following weeks, but Hernández goes into the books for seeing the first card. His tackle of Amos Shapiro-Thompson in the 34th minute earned a yellow card, of which there were five handed out. Vegas managed two saves, and San Antonio’s Richard Sánchez made five stops. The 10,700 announced attendance is more than a sellout for the new stadium. Overflow fans filtered onto the north and south concourses watching the game from the endzones. If Rhode Island can routinely host that size of crowd, it would rank the club near the top of the USL Championship in average attendance. That won’t be determined until the season’s end. A competitive summer, another playoff run and the odd, but welcomed, weather that the home opener boasted would help Rhode Island’s cause. "This is going to be one of those days that I won’t ever forget, for so many reasons," Vegas said. "I think because we got an important clean sheet for the first time in our stadium. "The response that everybody had today, and credit to the people in the club that were working for [years] to make this moment real. This is a really important moment for me, for the club, for everybody. I think hopefully we can create so many memories." This was not your standard home opener, this was the opening of Centreville Stadium, RIFC’s true home. After a season spent at Bryant University, getting to play in a stadium felt like moving out of your first apartment and into your first home. The Blazing Musket is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Something felt different, something just felt right. The stadium is right on the water and features some slick screens. Additionally, fans are right on top of the pitch, making the impact of their support (or disdain) even greater. Fans also get to experience a modern, open-air concourse featuring concessions, sleek bars, as well as a team shop to buy jerseys, scarves, and other merchandise. Additionally, there are food trucks where fans can also taste some local cuisine. Walking around the stadium, you see multitudes of fans in jerseys. Defiance 1636 marched into the premises, cheering loudly with flags and streamers in hand. The players entered the pitch to Roman Reigns’ theme music, a reference that not a lot of you will get but if you are a wrestling fan you will. I acknowledge my tribal chief, and also acknowledge that it really sets the scene for a fierce competition. After a well-shot, hype video, the moment had arrived. RIFC was playing its first match in its true home. After an initial burst of energy, play simmered to a standstill as both sides began figuring out how to break down their opponents. While the team was banged up with eight players injured, Rhode Island FC fed off the energy of the fans. The supporters were providing noise, whether it be the beat of the drum or chanting for the home side. Fans even got involved with a wave going throughout the stadium. If there is one drawback, the stadium was not prepared for the number of fans in attendance. Lines for bathrooms and concessions were extremely long, which left fans the choice of waiting for food and drinks or watching the team play. If RIFC expects a capacity crowd for every home game, they will need to do a better job of eliminating wait times or the congestion in the concourse. The play on the field also left something to be desired. While Rhode Island’s press worked wonders against a San Antonio side looking to build out of the back, RIFC was unable to take advantage of chances in the final third. Clay Holstad launched some bangers and Maxi Rodriguez's header in the second half just brushed by the post but Rhode Island couldn’t find a goal. Rodriguez launched a curler in the 80th minute that also was just wide of the net. As expected with a 0-0 game, the goalkeepers were the best performers. Koke Vegas and Richard Sanchez exchanged point-blank saves as the match progressed. Either could have been named the man of the match. Then in the 90th minute, the sky opened up. While some fans left, Defiance 1636 stayed cheering proudly, along with other fans throughout the stadium. They showed their true colors, they will support this team rain or shine. But in the end, the event mattered more than the result. Even though RIFC is still searching for its first goal and win inside Centreville Stadium, fans, players, and the rest of the team and stadium staff could take pride that the moment they were preparing and waiting for had been a success. While soccer can play out like a storybook, not everyone gets the storybook ending. Rhode Island FC will have been wishing that it secured an action-packed win, but Saturday’s match served as a good introduction into a new chapter for the USL Championship club. Looking over the stadium, you got the sense that this is the way soccer should be (to borrow a phrase from our friends in Maine). Every soccer fan should have a stadium that truly belongs to them and feels like home. For RIFC fans, Centreville Stadium is just that. ReplyShare3 more comments...TopLatestDiscussionsNo posts Alexander DolanSaturday was a long time coming for Rhode Island FC and its fans this was the opening of Centreville Stadium getting to play in a stadium felt like moving out of your first apartment and into your first home consider becoming a free or paid subscriber The stadium is right on the water and features some slick screens making the impact of their support (or disdain) even greater there are food trucks where fans can also taste some local cuisine cheering loudly with flags and streamers in hand The players entered the pitch to Roman Reigns\u2019 theme music a reference that not a lot of you will get but if you are a wrestling fan you will and also acknowledge that it really sets the scene for a fierce competition RIFC was playing its first match in its true home play simmered to a standstill as both sides began figuring out how to break down their opponents While the team was banged up with eight players injured Rhode Island FC fed off the energy of the fans whether it be the beat of the drum or chanting for the home side Fans even got involved with a wave going throughout the stadium the stadium was not prepared for the number of fans in attendance Lines for bathrooms and concessions were extremely long which left fans the choice of waiting for food and drinks or watching the team play If RIFC expects a capacity crowd for every home game they will need to do a better job of eliminating wait times or the congestion in the concourse The play on the field also left something to be desired While Rhode Island\u2019s press worked wonders against a San Antonio side looking to build out of the back RIFC was unable to take advantage of chances in the final third Clay Holstad launched some bangers and Maxi Rodriguez's header in the second half just brushed by the post but Rhode Island couldn\u2019t find a goal Rodriguez launched a curler in the 80th minute that also was just wide of the net Koke Vegas and Richard Sanchez exchanged point-blank saves as the match progressed Either could have been named the man of the match along with other fans throughout the stadium Even though RIFC is still searching for its first goal and win inside Centreville Stadium and the rest of the team and stadium staff could take pride that the moment they were preparing and waiting for had been a success While soccer can play out like a storybook Rhode Island FC will have been wishing that it secured an action-packed win but Saturday\u2019s match served as a good introduction into a new chapter for the USL Championship club you got the sense that this is the way soccer should be (to borrow a phrase from our friends in Maine) Every soccer fan should have a stadium that truly belongs to them and feels like home Subscribe now The squad that did come out certainly played their A-game and made some good plays, and head coach Khano Smith will surely be proud of how hard they fought, but the lineup didn’t do them any favors today. RIFC didn’t even have a true striker on the pitch until Albert “Chico” Dikwa came on for midfielder Joe Brito in the 60th minute. Despite all that, Rhode Island FC had several great chances (although so did San Antonio). In the first half, virtually all of Rhode Island’s shots were missed. In the second half, they continued missing must-score shots, or they shot them straight at SAFC goalkeeper Richard Sánchez. Rhode Island goalkeeper Koke Vegas also made several great saves and should surely be the man of the match. At one point late in the first half, he managed an incredible save when he came too far off his line and San Antonio attempted to take advantage. Vegas hustled back and leaped to punch the ball away, a ball that seemed certain to find the back of the net. Rhode Island FC is extremely lucky to have two of the best goalkeepers in the USL Championship in Vegas and in Jackson Lee. Even with the rotation, Rhode Island FC still outplayed San Antonio FC in virtually every metric. None of that matters given the final score, but it certainly calls to mind the first half of last season, before the Tide exploded on their way to a USL Championship Final appearance. Perhaps that’s still in the offing, but that remains to be seen. No one ever wants to have to rely on comebacks, because inevitably some will fall short, and often at the worst times. ReplyShare3 replies3 more comments...TopLatestDiscussionsNo posts Photo Courtesy of Rhode Island FCRhode Island FC has certainly suffered from more than a fair share of injuries so far this season but the team they trotted out to play against San Antonio FC was an interesting starting XI even considering those injuries but the grand opening of their brand-new soccer-specific stadium and I fully expected the team to play their A-squad and for their A-squad to play their A-game The squad that did come out certainly played their A-game and made some good plays and head coach Khano Smith will surely be proud of how hard they fought but the lineup didn\u2019t do them any favors today RIFC didn\u2019t even have a true striker on the pitch until Albert \u201CChico\u201D Dikwa came on for midfielder Joe Brito in the 60th minute Rhode Island FC had several great chances (although so did San Antonio) virtually all of Rhode Island\u2019s shots were missed or they shot them straight at SAFC goalkeeper Richard S\u00E1nchez which S\u00E1nchez made incredible diving saves on Midfielder Maxi Rodriguez in particular nearly scored on a free kick from just outside the box towards the end of regulation time but S\u00E1nchez made an incredible save that still resulted in a corner kick for RIFC Rodriguez has been perhaps the brightest spot for Rhode Island FC this season and his play as an attacking midfielder has unlocked significant opportunities for the squad\u2019s wingers and strikers though unfortunately none of those opportunities were taken today Rhode Island goalkeeper Koke Vegas also made several great saves and should surely be the man of the match he managed an incredible save when he came too far off his line and San Antonio attempted to take advantage Vegas hustled back and leaped to punch the ball away a ball that seemed certain to find the back of the net Rhode Island FC is extremely lucky to have two of the best goalkeepers in the USL Championship in Vegas and in Jackson Lee Rhode Island FC still outplayed San Antonio FC in virtually every metric None of that matters given the final score but it certainly calls to mind the first half of last season before the Tide exploded on their way to a USL Championship Final appearance No one ever wants to have to rely on comebacks We\u2019ll find out whether the rotation was for the upcoming derby against the Revs when they clash at RIFC\u2019s Centreville Stadium on Wednesday The New England Revolution have very publicly struggled to build a soccer-specific stadium for many years now so that Rhode Island FC has built it faster may prove to raise the emotional stakes of the match the many connections between the two teams\u2019 staffs and fan bases ought to make this a must-see game for fans of either team and every soccer fan in the region PAWTUCKET — The spotlight is on Rhode Island FC The inaugural game at Centreville Bank Stadium is Saturday the club’s home opener at its new stadium comes a year after its first season in the USL Championship The stadium’s field lighting flipped on for the first time on April 24 RIFC hosted an open house just a couple of days later as the finishing touches were completed on the 10,500-seat RIFC played its first seven games of the season on the road and they are 1-3-1 in USL play this season Saturday’s matchup against San Antonio FC starts at 4 p.m Rhode Island has competed well against the top teams of the Eastern Conference despite losses at Loudoun United FC (6-1) and Detroit City FC (4-1-1) Last year’s run to the USL Championship was a great start but they’ll need to prove themselves again this season “It’s been challenging with six weekends in a row just on the road traveling,” RIFC coach Khano Smith said Here's what to know about RIFC's home opener on Saturday: Looking at the openerRhode Island could do itself a favor and win on Saturday The last thing the club wants to see is a tie in its first game allow San Antonio to play spoiler and be the first winners at Centreville Bank Stadium San Antonio currently sits atop the Western Conference standings and already beat the defending champion Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC “We've been here before,” Smith said of the season’s start “We talked to them and this time last year we hadn't won a game but you don't need to be in the locker room to see it.” Work crews were still putting together the grandstands that sit alongside the river during media availability last Friday The press box was shining after one last cleaning on the outside glass and the scoreboard was going through mock introductions There will still be quirks to work through on Saturday we're all the same team,” RIFC’s Clay Holstad said “We still try to harp on the same principles of pressing [the tempo] Ultimately what matters for Rhode Island FC is its success in the USL but one match in the Open Cup does provide intrigue Rhode Island welcomes the New England Revolution to Pawtucket on Wednesday Smith had two playing stints with the Revs — from 2005-08 and again in 2010 It’s Rhode Island’s first chance to test itself against an MLS club “It's the best thing that could happen for the club,” Smith said of playing the Revolution “Obviously having them be the second game in the stadium you just couldn't ask for a better opportunity They have fans and we have fans in proximity I'm expecting another really good attended match but I don't think it would have carried the same effect if it was Red Bull or New York City It's really nice to be able to get them and we're all competitors [Rhode Island] wants to test themselves against teams at the highest level.” Rhode Island won’t be favored in the match But a win against the Revs could catapult RIFC into its summer USL slate we want to win the Open Cup and we want to win the USL championship,” Smith said We don't go into competitions thinking we are going to change or you don't want to win.” Rhode Island FC is not the Pawtucket Red Sox That comparison between the two teams will be constant If there’s anything that RIFC can learn from the PawSox is the family feel and date-night atmosphere that the ball club created Baseball lends itself to that environment more than soccer If RIFC can interact with its fans in a unique way and the true beginning of the club starts on Saturday in Pawtucket PAWTUCKET – A free shuttle bus will loop around Pawtucket on the days of Rhode Island Football Club matches to link the team's stadium to various parking areas The game-day bus will be clearly marked as a Rhode Island FC bus a number familiar as the year Rhode Island was founded which also appears in the name of the team's supporters group Ivan Perez Memorial Park will serve as the drop-off for stadium-bound fans and the boarding spot for those heading back to parking A map of game-day parking is available under the Centreville Bank Stadium tab at rhodeislandfc.com Stadium general manager Paul Byrne said that the bus service will also be available for select major events outside of Rhode Island FC games AL (WBMA) — The Brent Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire that erupted at AmeriGas in Centreville on Friday According to Brent Fire Public Information Officer Jason Elam agencies with Brent and Centreville Fire were dispatched at approximately 2:20 p.m to 331 Belcher Street in Centreville at the AmeriGas location The preliminary investigation reveals that a worker was removing residual from a tank when the fire started The worker quickly alerted employees on site and the area was evacuated with no injuries reported More than 100 propane tanks exploded in the fire causing some tanks to be lofted across the facility's parking lot The main building of AmeriGas remained largely undamaged but Elam says the incident raised concerns due to its proximity to the Cahaba Medical Care and Bibb Medical Center facilities Elam says he believes discussions will likely take place regarding the safety implications of the AmeriGas location in relation to the medical facilities following this incident the cause of the fire has yet to be determined We will continue to provide updates as they become available (WJAR) — Centreville Bank scores a victory as it wins the naming rights to Tidewater Landing Stadium in Pawtucket The soccer stadium is the home for the Rhode Island Football Club The multi-year deal for the naming rights was announced Tuesday afternoon Centreville Bank Stadium President and CEO Hal Horvat couldn't be any happier This is something we've been working on for quite some time It's part of our strategic growth initiative and we're just so happy to be here in Pawtucket," said Horvat "We think this is going to be great for the state of Rhode Island for many many years to come." The reveal for the now Centreville Bank Stadium happened in the center of the field following a video presentation of the journey to the big moment Rhode Island FC will play against San Antonio FC at 4 p.m The 10,500-seat stadium will welcome thousands of soccer fans for the home opening game Thousands of fans also mean lots of cheering for Rhode Island FC Rhode Island FC Head Coach Khano Smith said while it will be a monumental moment "At some point I'm going to try and stop and smell the flowers and take it all in but it's going to be incredibly difficult to do so with the energy in the building," said Smith I'm incredibly fortunate to be in this position I don't take it lightly and hopefully something I never forget." Rhode Island FC Forward Noah Fuson said all he and his team can think about is the home opener and what a special day it's going to be we're living for this moment," said Fuson since they brought the project to us and told us about it we've been counting down the days and the fact that it's this close is really special." Horvat hopes to see a packed stadium for the home opener "Rhode Island hasn't had an opening day like that in almost forever It's taking over the world and we're just really excited about being a part of that," said Horvat Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien said the city is in the process of planning for traffic and transportation "We're preparing for the traffic We've worked out a great parking plan for capacity with their company.. listen there's going to be some logistical stuff as there always is but we feel very confident that we mitigated that..." Grebien said there are conversations about shuttle buses to and from the games But the City and Police are in the middle of building their parking plan to "protect residents." "We're doing a resident parking only where there will be signage up there for residents parking only Police will be out there enforcing it on event days and towing to protect them," said Grebien "So residents who are living there will all get a permit pass .. so they're [resident-only permits] in the process Grebien said there would be enough parking for 5,000 vehicles Grebien also said the City is partnering with RIPTA for additional transportation that day "We're working with the Rhode Island FC Club to designate lots throughout the area to the school committee has it on their agenda to approve So we wanted to make sure that were identifying enough locations and enough spots." "We're working very closely both Rhode Island FC We're talking about with our commuter rail station making sure they have transportation." While Centreville Bank Stadium is a soccer stadium Grebien said there will be other events held at the stadium like concerts and a Fireworks show in early July we're focused on soccer because they've got the schedule They've got a couple of other events that are going to be coming in," said Grebien it's going to be an active venue." Horvat announced that Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank will offer a limited number of $4.01 tickets to all Rhode Island FC home games The tickets pay homage to the Ocean State’s 401 area code and the partnership of the bank and Rhode Island FC The tickets are only available to Rhode Island residents Centreville Bank says fan can also get seats for Rhode Island FC's homecoming at $16.36 per game with the purchase of a single-game ticket email tickets@RhodeIslandFC.com or call 401-955-RIFC The unveiling of the name came in dramatic fashion as dignitaries and supporters gathered in the venue's Premium Club overlooking the field A video played on the main scoreboard highlighting the team and stadium construction and ended with the new name as a round banner was unfurled at the center circle displaying it "What truly makes this club special is the love and support of the community," team co-founder and chairman Brett M Johnson told the crowd filling the club area we celebrate a stadium for all of Rhode Island," he said "We are excited for the generation of memories that will be captured here in this stadium." founded in 1828 and headquartered in West Warwick The cost and length of the deal have not been announced The bank has held that designation since Nov the bank opened a branch next to the team’s offices in downtown Pawtucket “This isn’t just a stadium – it’s a symbol of opportunity teamwork and the power of community,” Centreville Bank chief executive Harold M Horvat said in remarks prepared for Tuesday’s announcement Centreville Bank Stadium will be the center of action in Rhode Island and a driver of economic progress meaningful impact for generations to come.” Johnson predicted the stadium “will be the outdoor sports and entertainment epicenter of Rhode Island and beyond” and added that the partnership with the bank is apt “We share a vision to be a beacon of community pride economic growth and development in Pawtucket and the region.” The naming of the 10,500-seat stadium is the latest milestone in the run-up to its official opening on May 3 at 4 p.m., when Rhode Island FC hosts San Antonio FC in what is expected to be a sold-out crowd is when the night sky over Pawtucket will brighten as the stadium’s lights are turned on for the first time In marketing materials, the team has referred to the venue by the shorthand “CVB Stadium.” Also designed to host rugby and American football matches, as well as other field sports, plus concerts and other gatherings, the facility, which had been known as The Stadium at Tidewater Landing during construction, is at the corner of Taft and Tidewater streets Fortuitous Partners has said the sports venue will anchor downtown development on both sides of the Seekonk River including a riverwalk and a pedestrian bridge linking both sides of the project The stadium is projected to create hundreds of jobs in its post-construction operations Centreville Bank has locations throughout Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut The finishing touches were being put on Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket this week It’s official — Rhode Island’s newest professional sports team will play its games at Centreville Bank Stadium on the banks of the Seekonk River Rhode Island FC revealed the name sponsor Tuesday during a press event in the stadium’s newly completed club area expressed his excitement in partnering with the team “We are thrilled to partner with Rhode Island FC — an organization that we believe is going to make a strong economic impact on the Blackstone Valley and in the state of Rhode Island for many years to come,” he said The two organizations already have a close relationship with Centreville Bank serving as a primary sponsor during RIFC’s inaugural season last year at Bryant University with Centreville Bank opening a branch last year in the downtown Pawtucket building where the team has its headquarters “They’ve already had success on the field and we have confidence that this team will have success once they get on their brand new pitch at Centreville Bank Stadium,” Horvat said The team is set to play its first home game in the new stadium on Saturday They won their first victory of the season this past weekend against Oakland Roots SC in California recalled the long road that led to the announcement The team’s leadership has been working to bring a stadium to the formerly contaminated site for several years including securing a controversial public financing deal in 2022 The stadium broke ground later that year and is expected to open for its first public events later this month This has been an incredible journey that goes back over six years now,” Johnson said The fully electric stadium has a capacity of more than 10,500. It features a turf field with premium and general seating, including luxury suites, a riverside lounge and a beer garden. The concession area is expected to include local vendors, including Maven’s Delicatessen and The Guild’s RIFC Pale Ale Direct-sale tickets for the May 3 match are already sold out, but fans can find tickets on the resale market. Centreville Bank is also sponsoring a limited number of “401 Tickets” for sale at $4.01 to Rhode Island residents While soccer will be the main event at the stadium this summer, team management also hopes to host concerts at the riverfront venue. Perhaps Rhode Island’s most famous summer resident will be interested in making a stop during her next trip up to Gillette “Today we celebrate a stadium for all of Rhode Island,” Johnson said Meet the Head Coach of Rhode Island’s Newest Soccer Club RIFC and the Guild Team Up for New Beer Release Newly Announced Rhode Island Football Club is Already Making Waves in the Ocean State but on Thursday night the lights at Centreville Bank Stadium will finally turn on Ahead of Rhode Island FC’s home opener next Saturday The stadium at Tidewater Landing will have the lights turned on at 8:00 p.m The team is expecting a sold-out crowd for the first game Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday (April 22) gave the county school system an extension totaling nearly a full year to submit planning documents for expansion of Centreville High School The action did not sit well with the supervisor in whose district the school is located “I’m very disappointed,” Springfield District Supervisor Patrick Herrity said as supervisors agreed to extend, to late April 2026, the deadline for Fairfax County Public Schools staff to submit to county staff materials for what is known as a “2232” public-facilities review Herrity was irked partially by the extension itself and in part owing to what he said was the attitude exhibited on the school-system side “We’ve got a School Board and a school staff that want to negotiate with the county government and Park Authority like we’re the enemy,” he said County Executive Bryan Hill said work between county and school staffs is ongoing to address needs at the overcrowded school “We have been working” with school officials “We are looking forward to their helping resolve the situation.” School leaders submitted initial plans to the county government on June 17, 2024. Under state law a county’s Planning Commission has 60 days after submission to act on the proposal or it is deemed approved — unless the governing body steps in and extends the deadline for consideration Supervisors on July 30 last year exercised their authority to extend the review period until May 15 in order for the school system to submit all relevant documents The April 22 vote adds more than 11 months to that deadline FCPS officials aim to renovate and expand the high school located on a 36.4-acre tract on Union Mill Road in Clifton to accommodate as many as 3,000 students — up from about 2,350 today The project would increase the interior space from about 325,000 square feet currently to 410,000 square feet Planning and design funding was approved by voters in 2021 with construction funding anticipated to be included in the 2025 school bond The school system’s website continues to estimate the start of construction by January 2026 with completion by the start of the 2029-30 school year Opened in 1988, Centreville High School is fed by Bull Run Powell and Union elementary schools and Liberty Middle School Also at the April 22 meeting of the Board of Supervisors: Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday (April 22) celebrated the achievements of Rocky Run Middle School eighth-grader Nikita Ramakrishnan for winning the Fairfax County Spelling Bee She will represent the Fairfax County/Alexandria region in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Supervisors approved a resolution honoring Ramakrishnan’s achievements Supervisors honor Langley ice-hockey champs Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday (April 22) saluted the Langley High School club ice-hockey team, which in March won its fourth consecutive Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League championship The Langley squad defeated Battlefield High School Qixiong Sun scored three goals and James Wu while the defense was led by goalie Harrison Smith This championship was Langley’s fifth in seven years and the first under new head coach Bradley Nicholas Supervisors will present a resolution honoring the team on May 13 Winners of ‘Bus and Maintenance Roadeo’ honored Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday (April 22) saluted local winners of the statewide Bus and Maintenance Roadeo Participants competed in several timed events testing problem-solving and technical skills Outstanding performances from Fairfax County personnel included a first-place finish for the maintenance team of Joshua Zaragoza as well as a second-place finish on the obstacle course by operator Ramarolahy Rinasoa The individuals will be honored at a future Board meeting The day began with a flyover and sunshine and ended with a downpour and a rainbow Pawtucket’s Centreville Bank Stadium officially opened for business on Saturday afternoon Rhode Island FC battling San Antonio FC to a scoreless draw in the first USL Championship action at the new stadium on the banks of the Seekonk River An announced sell-out of 10,700 saw the reigning Eastern Conference champions hold this season’s Western Conference leaders without a goal for the first time in eight matches but could not beat former MLS goalie Richard Sánchez with Rhode Island’s Koke Vegas making arguably the day’s finest stop in the 37th minute Jimmy Medranda forced a turnover in the midfield for San Antonio (5-2-1) and a 29-year-old Spaniard who made five appearances for Levante in La Liga from 2018-20 pushing the shot out of play with a leaping right hand Lights and pyrotechnics accompanied the start of the first match at the former Stadium at Tidewater Landing on which construction began in 2022 — three years after it was announced staged its first of what it plans to be a regular “March to the Match,” and drew hundreds Kickoff was pushed back a half hour to allow the capacity crowd to get into the stadium, which cost some $130 million — by far the most expensive minor-league soccer stadium in the country What a sight over Centerville Bank Stadium in the final minutes of @RhodeIslandFC’s first game in their new stadium. pic.twitter.com/GyU5xj2aMW It played its first five USL Championship matches this season on the road with Saturday the first of 15 scheduled home dates in the second-level league After the stadium hosts the Boston Banshees of Women’s Elite Rugby on Sunday, Rhode Island will welcome its top-level neighbors, MLS’s New England Revolution, for a round-of-32 match in the US Open Cup on Wednesday night. 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enhance the quality of care provided to the community.   chief operations and growth officer of UVA Health’s community medical group in Northern Virginia and Culpeper “UVA Health is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of our practices and providers We continually seek new opportunities to deliver exceptional care to our community The opening of our new Family and Sports Medicine Centreville clinic exemplifies our strategic vision We are committed to fostering high-quality medical care and promoting overall well-being for all."   This marks UVA Health's second dual clinic in the area following the successful UVA Health Family and Sports Medicine Bristow location which also co-locates with urgent care services supporting the Manassas area The success of this location sets a hallmark for future family and sports medicine clinics This initiative underscores UVA Health's dedication to enhancing the quality of care and introducing innovative technologies for the Centreville community as part of its ongoing pursuit to expand and enrich service offerings.  For additional information or to schedule an interview please email Debbie Fleischer at KQQ9DC@uvahealth.org is a family medicine and sports medicine provider formerly at the UVA Health Family & Sports Medicine Bristow clinic which provides adult and pediatric primary care The new clinic is co-located with UVA Health Outpatient Imaging Centreville for convenient diagnostic imaging Frymoyer is also the medial director and team physician for the George Washington University Athletics Department.  is a pediatrics and internal medicine physician Kim completed his medical education with Michigan State University in Grand Rapids in internal medicine and pediatrics residency.  In his free time Kim enjoys volunteering and traveling.   Categories: Primary Care Email  |  KQQ9DC@uvahealth.org © 2025 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia — A man was arrested for fleeing law enforcement on a dirt bike and drug possession on Tuesday Joseph County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop on a male subject riding a dirt bike in Centreville after several traffic violations The dirt bike was pursued through Centreville and ended in the area of Jane Street and West Burr Oak Street and was caught by deputies a short distance away The suspect was found to be in possession of a pistol