Portsmouth gets nipped by North Kingstown, 40-39

Record now 7-3 going into Friday night’s game

Posted 1/23/26

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ basketball team came up just short against an excellent North Kingstown squad at home Wednesday, dropping a 40-39 decision.

The loss …

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Portsmouth gets nipped by North Kingstown, 40-39

Record now 7-3 going into Friday night’s game

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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ basketball team came up just short against an excellent North Kingstown squad at home Wednesday, dropping a 40-39 decision.

The Patriots’ Annie Hurd drives through the paint to the basket for a layup.
The Patriots’ Annie Hurd drives through the paint to the basket for a layup.
Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
The loss dropped the Patriots’ record to 7-3 going into Friday night’s contest against La Salle Academy, also at home. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. in the PHS field house. The win bolstered the Skippers’ record to 9-3.

Gyselle Mairs flips the ball into the basket during the first half.
Gyselle Mairs flips the ball into the basket during the first half.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
The Patriots are scheduled to play Ponaganset on Thursday, Jan. 29, then the Pawtucket co-op team on Monday, Feb. 2 — both on the road — before returning home to face Juanita Sanchez on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Hailey Hurd (right) celebrates a basket and a free throw awarded to teammate Gyselle Mairs after she was fouled on her way to the basket.
Hailey Hurd (right) celebrates a basket and a free throw awarded to teammate Gyselle Mairs after she was fouled on her way to the basket.
Richard W. Dionne, Jr.

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