PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School debuted its varsity girls’ volleyball program last year and didn’t scare anyone. The young team finished the season with a 2-12 record in Division III-South.

This year? Different story altogether.

The team wrapped up its regular season Monday by rolling over rival Middletown High School in straight sets: 25-19, 25-17 and 25-19. Both teams came in at 11-4, so the win gave the Patriots the division title and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

Portsmouth started the season slow, losing an injury fund matchup against Middletown and and its first regular season game against St. Raphael Academy, both by shutout.

But the team showed resiliency and beat Middletown in a five-game match in week six. The Patriots ended their regular season 12-4 in the division.

Monday’s win also took place at home on Senior Night, although team member Courtney Ward is the only senior on the team.