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Portsmouth High’s Adam Conheeny drives for a layup while guarded closely by a Middletown opponent Thursday night in the PHS field house. The Patriots dominated in their home opener, 70-37.

Portsmouth dribbles by Middletown in home opener, 70-37

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team made easy work of Middletown in its home opener Thursday in the PHS field house, cruising to a 70-37 victory. more

12/13/24

Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli is running an ultra marathon next summer to raise money and awareness in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.

Mt. Hope track coach runs ultra marathon to support those who can’t

Running has been part of Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli's being for the better part of her life. Running with a purpose other than it being about figures and fastness is something … more

By Mike Rego | 12/10/24

Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more

12/5/24

Joseph Sanderson runs it in for a touchdown in the third quarter to give the Patriots a 12-0 lead over Middletown in the annual Thanksgiving Day game.

Patriots shut out Islanders in rain-soaked Thanksgiving game

PORTSMOUTH — Without most of their fans and the Portsmouth High School Marching Band to support them, the Patriots’ varsity football team nevertheless dominated the annual … more

11/29/24

Ken Rutter and his wife Nancy flank Steve Carreira, chair of the Montaup Charity Day Committee, after Montaup Country Club presented VFW Post 5390 with a check for $3,000. Rutter is the post commander, while his wife is vice president of the post auxiliary.

Neighbors helping neighbors in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Conley Zani said the Common Fence Point Improvement Association spends most of its time taking care of people’s mental health and fostering connections. … more

By Jim McGaw | 11/27/24

Portsmouth wide receiver Jack Sanderson catches a pass from quarterback Adam Conheeny during the Patriots’ 21-14 Division I semifinal loss to North Kingstown last Friday night.

North Kingstown knocks Portsmouth out of D-I playoffs

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity football team’s hope for a state championship came to an end last Friday, as North Kingstown scored on a late drive to win the Division I … more

11/19/24

Members of the Patriots’ girls volleyball team celebrate after winning back-to-back sets to go up 2-1 against North Kingstown in the Division I championship match on Saturday at Rhode Island College. The Skippers would storm back to take the fourth and fifth sets to capture the title, however.

Portsmouth volleyball players are happy D-I runners-up

PORTSMOUTH — You’ve never seen a happier second-place team. more

11/11/24

Portsmouth High’s Libero Mila Abedon (left) and teammates celebrate after beating East Providence High School 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 25-21, 15-13) in the Division I volleyball semifinals at Rhode Island College on Tuesday night.

Portsmouth advances to girls’ D-I volleyball finals

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team will be looking to avenge its only loss this season when it meets North Kingstown in the Division I state title game … more

11/6/24

Portsmouth High’s best runner, Sean Gray, leads Marshall Vernon of La Salle heading up the hill on the Ponaganset High School course during the state cross-country championships on Saturday. Vernon would go on to win, with Gray second.

Portsmouth’s Sean Gray takes second in state meet

PORTSMOUTH — Sean Gray set a new Portsmouth High School record on the state meet course when he came in second place among 141 boys at Saturday’s R.I. Cross Country Championship at … more

11/5/24

Mason Gendreau (right) takes a handoff from quarterback Kyle Hurd while competing in the quarterfinal round of the RISMA Pop Warner playoffs on Saturday.

Portsmouth 12U Pop Warner team advances to semis

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth 12U Pop Warner football team had no trouble against the East Bay Warriors in the quarterfinals on Saturday, advancing to the semifinals with a 29-0 victory. more

10/29/24

Sean Gray is Portsmouth High's first class champion in cross-country since Tom Barek in 2003. (File photo)

Portsmouth's Gray, Kaull winners in Class B championships

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High runners Sean Gray and Allie Kaull both took first place among Class B competitors at Saturday’s Class and JV Cross-Country Championships, held on the 3.1-mile … more

10/29/24

Portsmouth High’s Sophia Champagne (left) and Grace Galvin make a block during a home volleyball match against Chariho Monday night, won by the Patriots in straight sets. The win improved the team’s record to 14-1 in Division I, with two more games in the regular season.

PHS girls’ volleyball team beats Chariho in straight sets

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team continued its impressive season with a dominating 3-0 win over Chariho during Senior Night on Monday. The home … more

10/22/24

Portsmouth High’s Jackson Hackley scoops up a fumbled ball while playing defense against West Warwick during Saturday’s Homecoming game.

Portsmouth downs West Warwick in Homecoming game, 30-22

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots football team held off a pesky Division II West Warwick squad in the annual Homecoming game on Saturday, 30-22. more

10/14/24

Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray on his way to winning the 5K at the Maine Festival of Champions in Belfast, Maine on Saturday, Oct. 5. He set a new course record with a time of 14:56.

A perfect regular season for PHS boys’ cross-country team

PORTSMOUTH — It’s been a dream season for the Portsmouth High boys’ cross-country season, as the Patriots finished with wins against St. Raphael and Mt. Hope last week more

10/7/24

Portsmouth High’s Adam Conheeney escapes a tackle on a quarterback-keeper play during the Patriots’ win over Barrington Friday night, 28-16.

Portsmouth spoils Barrington Homecoming with 28-16 win

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team improved its record to 2-2 in Division I following a come-from-behind victory over Barrington on the road Friday, Oct. 4. … more

10/7/24

pass at midfield on Tuesday night, Oct. 1. The Patriots won, 2-0.

Portsmouth dominates Townies for fourth straight shutout

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team has certainly rebounded from last year’s season, in which the Patriots finished at 2-9-3 in Division I. more

10/4/24

Portsmouth’s Kylie Delemos leads a teammate with a pass while competing against Ponaganset on Saturday, Sept. 28, at home. The Patriots prevailed, 2-0.

Portsmouth shuts out Ponaganset in girls’ soccer, 2-0

PORTSMOUTH — Bumped back up to Division I this year after capturing the D-2 state championship last fall, the Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity soccer team notched a shutout win … more

9/30/24

Portsmouth High’s Jack Casey wins a head ball against his Barrington opponent at midfield during a contest Tuesday night, Sept. 17.

Portsmouth, Barrington play to 1-1 tie in boys’ soccer (photos)

BARRINGTON — The Eagles and the Patriots played to a 1-1 tie in a Division I boys’ varsity soccer matchup on Tuesday in Barrington. Both goals were scored in the second … more

9/20/24

Chris Vachon, Patrick Orbon, and Jack Marston (from left) run up a dirt hill on Barrington’s course.

Portsmouth boys sweep cross-country meet in Barrington

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull won their respective races for the second week in a row during a cross-country meet at Barrington High’s 5K course on … more

9/17/24

Portsmouth High’s John Colna (left) sets a block as ball-carrier Adam Conheeny attempts to break a tackle against South Kingstown on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Patriots fell in overtime, 21-20.

Portsmouth edged by Rebels in OT thriller, 21-20

PORTSMOUTH — It may not have been the way they wanted to start the season in Division I football, but the Portsmouth Patriots showed plenty of heart in their 21-20 overtime loss to South … more

9/16/24

Portsmouth’s Gray, Kaull win in opening cross-country meet

PORTSMOUTH — The cross-country season’s just started, but already Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull are already proving to be real contenders for the state title this … more

9/10/24

Adam Conheeny (left) celebrates with Joe Sanderson (back) and his brother, Jack, after Joe ran for a 50-yard touchdown during their home Injury Fund game against Rogers last Thursday night. The Patriots won the contest, 19-0.

Portsmouth kicks off football season with Injury Fund shutout

PORTSMOUTH — It may have just been an abbreviated Injury Fund contest, but the Portsmouth High School varsity football team showed it’s ready for the official season opener set for … more

9/10/24

Portsmouth High junior Sean Gray leads the back en route to his victory during an Injury Fund cross-country meet Sept. 1 in Smithfield. His winning time was 15:42.80.

Two Portsmouth runners winners at Injury Fund meet

PORTSMOUTH — If the results of an Injury Fund meet over the weekend are any indication, Portsmouth High’s cross-country teams are in for a fine season. The boys’ and … more

9/5/24

Portsmouth High School’s Tyler Both (right) goes up for a header against Tiverton’s Rhuan Santos during an Injury Fund soccer match at Barrington High School last Friday, Aug. 30.

Fall sports underway as Portsmouth plays Tiverton in Injury Fund game

PORTSMOUTH — Fall high school sports got a jump on the start of the academic year, as the Portsmouth High girls’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, and cross-country … more

9/2/24

Athletes from the Providence Country Day School were among those from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club to earn their way to the national championships in Ohio.

RIFAC athletes shine in lead up to national championships

It was another terrific spring and summer season of competitions for several Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club athletes of all ages as they took part in various events leading up the the … more

8/19/24