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Portsmouth High’s Kaitlin Roche checks to see how close her Mt. Hope opponent is while in possession of the ball during Thursday’s game won by the Patriots, 17-3. Roche scored two goals during the game.
Portsmouth remains undefeated in D-2 girls’ lacrosse
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team kept on its winning ways with an impressive 17-3 win against Mt. Hope at home on Thursday, May 12. The victory … more
PHS defender Joe Rocco pressures his Barrington opponent near the goal Friday night. By the end of the first quarter, the Patriots had already secured a 7-0 lead against the Eagles and went on to win 10-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Portsmouth beats Barrington for 4th straight victory (photos)
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity lacrosse team won its fourth straight game on Friday when it defeated Barrington, 10-7, on the road. more
Portsmouth sophomore pitcher John Mass struck out 11 and gave up just one hit in a seven-inning complete game against Mt. Hope at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon.
Portsmouth tops Mt. Hope twice in four days
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Two games against Mt. Hope High School added up to two Division 1 wins for the Patriots varsity baseball team Friday and Monday. On Friday at Guiteras Field in … more
The Patriots’ Elly Skeels tracks a Burrillville opponent along the sideline during Saturday's game at Portsmouth High School.
Portsmouth beats Burrillville, sit atop D-2 girls’ lacrosse
PORTSMOUTH — In a battle of two undefeated Division II teams, the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ lacrosse made easy work of Burrillville on Saturday, winning 13-2 in impressive … more
Portsmouth High’s Chris Vachon, Kevin Sullivan and Kaden Kluth (from left) run in a pack during the 1,500 meter run at Monday’s home track meet. Kluth would go on to win the event, and also set a new school record in winning the 3,000-meter run.
Portsmouth boys, girls both winners in track meet
Just two weeks after he shattered a 42-year-old Portsmouth High School running record, Kaden Kluth improved on another school best during a home meet on Monday.  Competing against East … more
DEM restocks freshwater areas around the state with more trout
PROVIDENCE – East Bay area ponds are among those the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced are receiving a second round of spring stocking through May 2. Over 40 plus, … more
Portsmouth High pitcher Megan Malone fires one in during the fourth inning of a home game against Tiverton on Thursday, April 14. The sophomore also had two base hits. The Tigers prevailed in a close one, 7-6.
Tiverton edges Portsmouth in softball, 7-6 (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots’ softball team dropped a close one to Tiverton on Thursday at home, 7-6. Mary Rainey, a PHS freshman, earned the player-of-the-game … more
Adamsville's Cory named sports administrator of the year
Little Compton resident Keith Cory, an educator and long-time athletic administrator, has been named Athletic Director of the Year by the Rhode Island Interscholastic Athletic Administrator … more
Portsmouth High’s Jack Cianciolo splits a pair of La Salle defenders while controlling the ball toward the net during a varsity lacrosse game at home on Thursday, April 7. The Rams won, 19-7.
Portsmouth loses to La Salle in boys’ lacrosse, 19-7
The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team dropped a game to La Salle Academy on Thursday, April 7, by a score of 19-7. The Patriots’ Tony Marcucci scored two goals and … more
Portsmouth’s Nikolai Loyola keeps a steady eye on the bar after clearing it during the high jump competition, which he won with a best effort of 5 feet, 6 inches, during a dual track meet at Barrington High School on April 5.
Portsmouth finishes second in dual track meet
BARRINGTON — Notching 10 first-place finishes, The Portsmouth High boys’ outdoor track team finished second to Barrington in a dual meet Tuesday afternoon, April 5. The Eagles edged … more
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