Skrzypiec leads the way as Portsmouth downs Tolman

Senior scores 25 points in Patriots’ 58-53 win

Posted 1/13/19

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High senior Jack Skrzypiec poured in a game-high 25 points as the Patriots came from behind to beat Tolman Friday night at home, 58-53.

The win improved the …

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Skrzypiec leads the way as Portsmouth downs Tolman

Senior scores 25 points in Patriots’ 58-53 win

Posted

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High senior Jack Skrzypiec poured in a game-high 25 points as the Patriots came from behind to beat Tolman Friday night at home, 58-53.

The win improved the Patriots’ record to 5-2 in Division II and 7-4 overall.

The Tigers led at halftime, 24-20, but were outscored by Portsmouth 38-29 in the second half.

Skrzypiec went 9 for 13 at the free-throw line and sank two 3-pointers.

Also contributing to the Patriots offense were Ben Gesmondi, with 15 points (including four 3-pointers). Ben Hurd added 14 points.

Next up

Here are some upcoming games for the Patriots. They all start at 7 p.m.

• at Burrillville on Tuesday, Jan. 15

• at home against Wheeler on Thursday, Jan. 17

• at Pilgrim on Tuesday, Jan. 22

• at home against Tiverton on Friday, Jan. 25

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