Despite an off day at the state meet – two fouls and a fall, resulting in a 17th-place finish, Mike Gama is still the best hammer thrower in Rhode Island. He threw 221 feet, 10 inches this spring, 10 feet better than the next thrower. “His work ethic is great. The guy is there all the time. He has a reputation for his work ethic. He has great speed and great strength. He had a groin injury and missed three weeks, but when he came back, he came back on fire,” coach Jim Doyle said.