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The Patriots’ Avery Pelletier bumps the ball up during Tuesday’s win against West Warwick at home.
Portsmouth dominates West Warwick in girls’ volleyball
PORTSMOUTH — A win over West Warwick at home Tuesday night improved the Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team’s record to 6-3 in Division I-A. The team, which has … more
The Patriots’ Olivia Durant drives the ball past a St. Ray’s opponent during the first half of Tuesday’s home game. Portsmouth won, 50-34.
Portsmouth High girls win fourth game in a row
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team is on a roll. After dropping the first game of the season — a non-league contest against Rogers on Dec. 9 … more
The Patriots’ head coach, Keith MacDonald, watches over his players during a scrimmage against Middletown in August.
Removal of coaches angers Portsmouth football parents
PORTSMOUTH — Simmering resentment felt by some members of the Portsmouth High football community toward the PHS athletic department came to a boil during a School Committee meeting on … more
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The Patriots’ Rowan Snyder leaps across the beam while competing in Sunday’s meet against Mt. Hope High School. She earned a 9.25 on the event and led her team with an all-around score of 35.0.
Portsmouth beats Mt. Hope in gymnastics meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School gymnastics team notched another win on Sunday, defeating Mt. Hope at Strive Gymnastics in Somerset. The Patriots scored 133.3 points to the … more
The Patriots’ Connor Rogers skates in from behind the net to flick a shot toward the North Smithfield goal Friday at Portsmouth Abbey. Portsmouth won the game, 3-1, and went on to win Saturday against the Northmen, 4-3, to advance to the semifinals.
Portsmouth advances to semis after beating North Smithfield
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team took one step closer to their goal of a Rhode Island Division II title when they advanced to the semifinals over the … more
Josh Osborn looks to shoot during the Eagles 50-48 win over Portsmouth in Barrington last Thursday. Osborn scored 18 points during the game.
Barrington edges Portsmouth 50-48 in unified hoops
Josh Osborn scored 18 points to lead the Barrington unified basketball team past Portsmouth 50-48 during a league game at Barrington on Thursday afternoon. Jack Almond and Kelton Satine each scored 8 … more
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Members of the Portsmouth Middle School girls' basketball team pose for a team photo. They went 15-0 and captured the state title.
Perfection for Portsmouth Middle School basketball teams
PORTSMOUTH — If there’s ever been another instance of two basketball teams from the same middle school going undefeated on their way to winning state titles, Tara McCarthy … more
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The RIFAC-based Brown University women's fencing team medaled at the recent New England Intercollegiate Conference Championships.
Rhode Island Fencing Academy athletes fare well in recent events
Several local competitors with ties to the city-based Rhode Island Fencing Academy under the direction Alex Ripa have enjoyed success in recent competitions, including the Brown University’s … more
Tyler Boiani is greeted by his teammates, including Carter Doran (left) and Kane Brule, after hitting a dramatic two-run homer in the sixth inning to bring Portsmouth to within a run against Cumberland Saturday night in the state finals. Portsmouth would go on to lose 4-3, however.
Portsmouth All-Stars come up just short in state championship
If you want proof that baseball can sometimes be a cruel game of inches, look no further than what happened to the Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars during their quest for a state championship in North Providence Saturday night. more
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Tyler Boiani blasts a Parker DeWolf pitch over the centerfield fence to give Portsmouth a 2-1 lead in the first inning. Boiani later scored the winning run on a passed ball.
Portsmouth all-stars edge Bristol-Warren, 3-2,  earn spot in finals
Centerfielder Tyler Boyani belted a two-run homer and scored on a passed ball to lead the Portsmouth 12U all-stars over Bristol-Warren 3-2 in the winner’s bracket quarterfinal on Saturday … more
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Gwen Canuel (left), Sarah Edwards, Maria Amian Parames, Bailey Howell, Dakota Ormiston and Grace Connaughton celebrate after a point in the first set of their victory over Beaver Country Day during a home quarterfinals match in the New England tournament on Wednesday.
Ravens crush Beaver Country Day 3-0 in New England tourney 
The Portsmouth Abbey volleyball team crushed Beaver Country Day 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-8) in a home quarterfinals match during the New England tournament. The Ravens placed second in the Eastern … more
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Portsmouth High’s Landon Rodrigues (center) took sixth place in the 55-meter hurdles at the Yale High School Classic on Saturday. His time of 7.88 seconds qualified him for the New Balance Indoor National Championship meet in Boston from March 7-10.
Portsmouth High boys compete at Yale Classic meet
PORTSMOUTH — Several members of the Portsmouth High School boys’ indoor track team competed Saturday at the highly competitive Yale High School Classic, a track invitational held … more
Portsmouth High’s Aidan Chen tied the school record in the high jump with a best effort of 6 feet, 6 inches in winning the event at the Class B Championship meet on Saturday.
Aidan Chen ties Portsmouth High record in high jump
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth High School record was tied on the way to the boys’ indoor track team’s third-place finish at the Class B Championship meet on Saturday at the … 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’ Kaden Kluth (left) became the first-ever boys’ New England champion from Portsmouth High School when he won the 800-meter race in a time of 1:52.45 during the New England Interscholastic Outdoor Track and Field Championship held June 11 in New Britain, Conn. At right is the second-place finisher, David Vandi of Lowell, Mass.
Kluth first male New England track champ from Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Kaden Kluth continued his historic running season on June 11 when he became the first-ever Portsmouth High male track athlete to be crowned New England champion. more
Morgan Casey of Portsmouth High School, here firing one over the net during a playoff win against East Greenwich in November, has been named the 2022-23 Gatorade Rhode Island Volleyball Player of the Year.
Portsmouth High senior sits atop state’s volleyball elite
PORTSMOUTH — Morgan Casey, the 6-foot-tall senior middle hitter who led the Portsmouth Patriots to a 13-7 record and a berth in the Division 1A semifinals this past season, has been named … more
Colin Cook competes at the recent World Adaptive Surfing Championships in California.
Cook wins at world Adaptive Surfing Championships
TIVERTON — Going on five years since a large tiger shark took much of his left leg, Tiverton surfer Colin Cook found himself standing atop a California medal podium two weekends ago, being … more
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Barrington assistant coach Dave Caldarella speaks to the team during a time out. Barrington beat Portsmouth 3-2 and will face Pawtucket in the District 2 finals on Saturday.
Barrington All Stars edge Portsmouth 3-2, advance to finals
The Barrington 12U All Star baseball team knocked off the District 2 defending champions and state runners-up Portsmouth in an eight inning thriller on Wednesday night, July 12.   With the … more
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Portsmouth High’s Honorah Dougherty took first place in the 500 freestyle at last Friday’s meet against Westerly with a time of 6:27.92. She also won the 100 backstroke in a time of 1:11.39.
Portsmouth swimmers split in swim meet against Westerly
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity swim team beat Westerly at Roger Williams University on Friday, improving its record to 2-1 in Division II. The 53-27 victory … more
Landon Rodrigues won the 55-meter hurdles race in a time of 8.36 seconds, and also took first place in the long jump with a best leap of 20 feet, 8 inches. (File photo from a previous meet.)
Portsmouth High boys’ indoor track team still undefeated
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ indoor track and field team picked up two more wins on Thursday, Jan. 12, to remain undefeated with a 7-0 record. The Patriots beat Narragansett, … more
Children scamper around the special events field at the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex during the Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association’s game night on July 19.
Portsmouth Youth Soccer lists recent game results
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) has been busy, busy, busy with games this summer. Here are some results from recent contests. July 11-14 U6 It was an … more
Portsmouth High’s Tyler Hurd (left) and Evan Tullson sandwich a Vikings ball-carrier while battling Rogers during an Injury Fund game Thursday in Tiverton. The Patriots won, 6-0.
Portsmouth, are you ready for some football?
PORTSMOUTH — The wait is over.  The Portsmouth High School varsity football team’s regular season starts Friday, with a non-league game against North Kingstown at home. … more
Players erupt on the bench as the Portsmouth High boys’ hockey team takes a 2-1 lead over Ponaganset in the Division II semifinals on Sunday. The Patriots would go on to upset the No. 1-seeded Chieftains, 4-1, to advance to the state championship game on Sunday.
Portsmouth advances to finals after knocking off No. 1 seed
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity hockey will be playing for all the marbles on Sunday. The No. 5-seeded Patriots stunned the No. 1 seed in Division II, … 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
Tyler Both (12) fires a shot off a Central defender which resulted in a corner kick for the Patriots. Landon Rodrigues (11) would end up scoring on the corner kick by Kyle Bielawa.
Portsmouth edged by Central High in boys’ soccer, 2-1
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer team is still seeking its first win this season after being nipped by Central High at home Tuesday night, 2-1.   The … more
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