KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jaden House scored 21 points off of the bench to help lead Rhode Island past Franklin Pierce 105-73 on Tuesday night.
House shot 5 for 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Rams (3-0). Jamarques Lawrence scored 18 points while shooting 4 for 4 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line and added five assists. Javonte Brown had 16 points and shot 6 of 7 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line.
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Donte Pope led the Ravens in scoring, finishing with 17 points. Franklin Pierce also got 11 points and three steals from Henry White. Ja’Keese Kemp had 10 points and two steals.
Rhode Island extended its lead to 75-55 during the second half, fueled by a 13-2 scoring run.
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RI’s Verdi Productions films ‘Bad News On The Doorstep’ in Providence
Verdi Productions wrapped filming of Tom DeNucci’s “Bad News On The Doorstep” early on May 23 in Providence.
A new horror movie titled “My Boyfriend is a Demon” is currently filming in Rhode Island.
The film follows a lonely girl whose fake Instagram boyfriend materializes in real life.
The cast includes children of famous actors, such as Mattias Ferrell and Coco Arquette.
Veteran actors David Arquette and Rosanna Arquette are also part of the ensemble cast.
Verdi Productions’ secret horror movie, “My Boyfriend is a Demon,” now filming in Rhode Island, is no longer a secret as Chad A. Verdi, the East Greenwich production company’s president, has announced the cast and given an outline of the movie’s plot.
The ensemble cast comprises veteran actors and rising young talents. The story follows Mary, a lonely, small-town girl who creates a fake Instagram account that pretends to be boyfriend, a guy too perfect to be real. Mary puts so much effort into making him “real” that he shows up at her door one day.
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The cast includes:
Mattias Ferrell, son of comic actor Will Ferrell and known for “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.”
Coco Arquette, daughter of Courteney Cox and David Arquette and known for “Cougar Town.”
David Arquette, known for his work in the “Scream” film franchise.
Rosanna Arquette, David’s sister and Coco’s aunt, known for “The Moment.”
Bailey Sloan, known for “Ragamuffin.”
Jack Champion, known for “Avatar.”
Ever Anderson, known for “Peter Pan & Wendy.”
Vinnie Hacker, known for “Euphoria.”
Josephine Reitman, known for “Juno.”
Savannah Lee Smith, kown for “Tunsel Town.”
Lisa Yamada, known for “Elle.”
Ty Law, known for “Friday Night Lights.”
“My Boyfriend is a Demon” is written and directed by first-time director mishka.
“My Boyfriend is a Demon” is filming in Providence
The movie began filming in Rhode Island in April and has rented Providence’s Cranston Street Armory for the month of May to use as a studio.
The producing team for Verdi Productions includes Chad A. Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, Michelle Verdi and Sera Verdi. Executive producers include Ketchup Entertainment and Kinolime.
Good morning! Happy Thursday! Today will be pretty unsettled with the chance for showers and t’storms. Friday will still be damp with showers and drizzle, but the weekend still looks amazing!
The one good thing with the rain, for allergy sufferers at least, the pollen levels will be lower. In fact, both today and tomorrow, the tree pollen counts will be low locally. Do expect a spike in the pollen count for Saturday and Sunday with the dry weather.
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We’ll have some showers around during the morning commute today, but the greatest chance for showers and t’storms will be after 9AM and before 5PM.
Showers and thunderstorms could slow travel around mid-day. Rain could fall heavily at times.
A line of showers and t’storms will be sweeping across the area through the afternoon as a slow-moving weather systems moves through the region.
Highs today will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s with southeast to east winds of 5-15mph.
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TONIGHT
Showers are still possible this evening; although they won’t be as numerous.
TOMORROW
That low center will be nearby Friday morning, and we’ll be stuck with a damp, cool windflow. Expect drizzle and showers in the morning and possibly some lingering showers in the afternoon.
Highs Friday will only be in the 50s. The average high this time of year is in the upper 60s.
LOOKING AHEAD
Then…there’s the weekend. Saturday looks amazing with lots of sunshine and dry weather. It’ll be warmer, too, with highs in the 70s.
-Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo
T.J. Del Santo (tdelsanto@wpri.com) is the weekday morning and noon meteorologist for 12 News. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Threads and BlueSky.
