Westerly spoils Portsmouth Homecoming

Patriots travel to North Kingstown Friday

Posted 10/6/26

PORTSMOUTH — A big afternoon from Westerly’s Calvin Hill proved too much for Portsmouth High School Saturday, as the Patriots fell to the Bulldogs, 28-14, in their annual Homecoming game.

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Westerly spoils Portsmouth Homecoming

Patriots travel to North Kingstown Friday

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PORTSMOUTH — A big afternoon from Westerly’s Calvin Hill proved too much for Portsmouth High School Saturday, as the Patriots fell to the Bulldogs, 28-14, in their annual Homecoming game.

Portsmouth’s Teddy Gersen blocks a Westerly punt in the second quarter. The play led to a Patriots score that cut the lead to 14-7.
Portsmouth’s Teddy Gersen blocks a Westerly punt in the second quarter. The play led to a Patriots score that cut the lead to 14-7.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
The Bulldogs turned to Hill, a standout running back, at quarterback and the move paid off. Hill threw three touchdown passes, including a roughly 60-yard strike to Daniel Cummings that put Westerly ahead for good. Cummings also did damage on the ground, finishing with 75 rushing yards and a touchdown, while catching passes for 66 yards and another score.

Liam Bowley (middle), Michael Faria, Bradford Landreville and other Patriots players stuff a Westerly run.
Liam Bowley (middle), Michael Faria, Bradford Landreville and other Patriots players stuff a Westerly run.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
Westerly's defense added three sacks as the Bulldogs produced their highest-scoring game of the season.

Defenders Michael Faria (left) and Gavin Howley celebrate a Patriots stop in the first half.
Defenders Michael Faria (left) and Gavin Howley celebrate a Patriots stop in the first half.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.
The loss was Portsmouth's third straight and dropped the Patriots to 2-3 overall. It was also their second consecutive 28-14 loss, following the previous week's defeat at Burrillville. Portsmouth had also fallen to South Kingstown, 14-0, before that.

Teddy Gersen (middle) and Silas MacMillen (right) lead the Patriots onto the field before the game.
Teddy Gersen (middle) and Silas MacMillen (right) lead the Patriots onto the field before the game.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR
Portsmouth next travels to North Kingstown for a 6 p.m. game Friday, Oct. 9.

Quarterback Silas MacMillen throws a pass during the game.
Quarterback Silas MacMillen throws a pass during the game.
RICHARD W. DIONNE, JR.

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