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Portsmouth blanks Cranston East in Homecoming game

Win improves league record to 3-3

Posted 10/30/23

PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots varsity football team enjoyed a little home cooking on Saturday against Cranston East.

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Portsmouth blanks Cranston East in Homecoming game

Win improves league record to 3-3

The Patriots take the field at the start of their homecoming game against Cranston East on Saturday.

The Patriots take the field at the start of their homecoming game against Cranston East on Saturday.

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Tyler Hurd breaks away from the Cranston defense.

Tyler Hurd breaks away from the Cranston defense.

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Tyler Hurd and Chris Cox (middle) celebrate after making a tackle on the opening drive of the game.

Tyler Hurd and Chris Cox (middle) celebrate after making a tackle on the opening drive of the game.

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Joe Sanderson splits a pair of Cranston defenders to gain yardage for the Patriots.

Joe Sanderson splits a pair of Cranston defenders to gain yardage for the Patriots.

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Joe Sanderson sneaks up the center while carrying the ball for the Patriots.

Joe Sanderson sneaks up the center while carrying the ball for the Patriots.

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Tyler Hurd and Christopher Wilkie wrap up a Cranston East ball carrier.

Tyler Hurd and Christopher Wilkie wrap up a Cranston East ball carrier.

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Quarterback Thomas Hurd hands the ball off to running back Joe Sanderson.

Quarterback Thomas Hurd hands the ball off to running back Joe Sanderson.

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Mackenzie Tripp kicks an extra point while battling Cranston East.

Mackenzie Tripp kicks an extra point while battling Cranston East.

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Head coach Keith MacDonald watches the action from the sidelines.

Head coach Keith MacDonald watches the action from the sidelines.

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Chris Cox celebrates after the Patriots score in the first half.

Chris Cox celebrates after the Patriots score in the first half.

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Posted Monday, October 30, 2023 4:54 pm

PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots varsity football team enjoyed a little home cooking on Saturday against Cranston East.

Portsmouth blanked the Thunderbolts, 19-0, during the annual Homecoming game.

The win improved the Patriots’ record to 3-3 in Division II-B and 3-5 overall.

The team will get a little rest before its annual Thanksgiving Day matchup with Middletown, which this year will be held on the road. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. at Gaudet Middle School in Middletown on Thursday, Nov. 23.