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Portsmouth High’s Sylvia Rapoza sets the ball as teammate Erin Anderson prepares to spike during Friday night's game against Tolman. The Patriots won the match. 3-0.
Portsmouth comes back against Pilgrim, trounces Tolman
PORTSMOUTH — Last week the Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team won one the hard way, then another the easy way. On Wednesday, March 24 on the road against Pilgrim High, … more
Portsmouth High School seniors Megan Buddemeyer, Katie McGraw and Ariana Owen (from left) all made commitments to play women’s soccer at their respective colleges next fall. They were honored during a college signing event on March 17 in the old gym at PHS.
Three Portsmouth High seniors commit to play college soccer
PORTSMOUTH — Three members of Portsmouth High’s girls’ varsity soccer team are taking their athletic abilities to the next level. During a college signing ceremony on … more
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The Patriots’ Chris Bulk celebrates his touchdown catch from Ben Hurd in the second period, which put Portsmouth up 21-0 after the extra point.
Football is back: Portsmouth overwhelms Westerly, 24-7
PORTSMOUTH — Members of the Westerly High School football team had to have known it was going to be a long night when they received the opening kickoff Wednesday night — then found … more
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Members of the Portsmouth High boys' basketball team pose with the Division 2 trophy after the victory.
Victory is twice as nice for Portsmouth Patriots
PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots knew patience was the key to their second straight Rhode Island Division II boys’ basketball championship.  more
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The Patriots’ Colby Fahrney won the boys’ long jump event at the Rhode Island Indoor Track State Championship Saturday at the Providence Career & Technical Academy. His best leap was 22 feet, 1.75 inches.
Portsmouth High’s Fahrney, Kluth win state track titles
PORTSMOUTH — Two members of the Portsmouth High School boys’ indoor track and field team can finally say they’re the best in the state. more
Portsmouth High’s Jordan Burnley dives onto the vault while competing in the Region 1 State Gymnastics Championships on Saturday. Burnley earned an 8.85 on the event and led the Patriots with an all-around score of 33.25.
Portsmouth Patriots compete in Region 1 Gymnastics Championship
PORTSMOUTH — Jordan Burnley notched an all-around score of 33.25 to lead the Portsmouth High School gymnastics team in the Region 1 State Championship at the Newport County YMCA in … more
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Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame announces Class of 2021 inductees
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the names of four local greats voted into its Class of 2021, including one with East Providence ties the legendary Rhode Island … more
Sand volleyball courts were installed last year at Glen Park, where SURGE Volleyball Club RI hosts its spring and summer youth programs.
In Portsmouth: 'Love at first spike'
PORTSMOUTH — With all of the recent snowfall we’ve been experiencing, maybe sand volleyball hasn’t been at the forefront of your mind lately.  But warmer weather is just … more
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Patriots senior guard Grace Gesmondi drives the lane between a pair of Bay View defenders on her way to the basket Saturday. She was the Patriots’ high scorer, finishing with 11 points.
Portsmouth school sports: ‘Happy to be back’
PORTSMOUTH — Getting back on the court was one of the best birthday gifts Emily Colicci could have asked for. The Portsmouth High School senior co-captain of the girls’ varsity … more
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Teagan Brady shoots and scores for Portsmouth during penalty kicks in overtime against Tolman on Monday night. Sam Stamoulis also scored, but Tolman prevailed to advance to the semifinals.
Tolman avenges earlier loss, knocks Portsmouth from playoffs
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team ended its regular season with a 1-0 win over Tolman on the road Saturday, but was ousted from the Division I playoffs by … more
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