Portsmouth unified hoops team tips off 2-0 start

Patriots defeat Tiverton and Barrington

Posted 3/27/26

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School unified basketball team is off and running.

The Patriots opened the season with back-to-back wins, edging Tiverton, 55-53, at home on March 17 before …

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Portsmouth unified hoops team tips off 2-0 start

Patriots defeat Tiverton and Barrington

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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School unified basketball team is off and running.

Tyler Richards (middle) celebrates after making a basket.
Tyler Richards (middle) celebrates after making a basket.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
The Patriots opened the season with back-to-back wins, edging Tiverton, 55-53, at home on March 17 before taking down Barrington, 62-54, on the road Tuesday.

The Patriots’ Mark Sarantakes drains a 3-pointer in the first half.
The Patriots’ Mark Sarantakes drains a 3-pointer in the first half.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
With a 2-0 record, Portsmouth has set an early tone heading into the heart of its schedule.

Jack Clarke (middle) pulls down a rebound and looks to make a pass.
Jack Clarke (middle) pulls down a rebound and looks to make a pass.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
The Patriots return home Tuesday, March 31, for a 3:30 p.m. matchup against Mt. Hope.

Cameron Tucker shoots a jumper in the first half.
Cameron Tucker shoots a jumper in the first half.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
The rest of the regular-season slate — all Tuesday games starting at 4 p.m. — includes April 7 at Middletown, April 14 at Rogers, April 28 at Tiverton, and May 5 at home against Barrington.

Benjamin Wicks looks to shoot from the paint.
Benjamin Wicks looks to shoot from the paint.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
The playoffs begin the week of May 11, with division championships scheduled for May 16.

Alex Silva (middle) rallies the Patriots before the game.
Alex Silva (middle) rallies the Patriots before the game.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.

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