Credit: Justin L Walker

The Portsmouth High School boys soccer team kicked off their state championship campaign with a bang, dominating Tolman 4-0 in the preliminary round of the RIIL Boys Soccer State Championship (D.1) Bracket on Tuesday.

Playing on their home turf, Portsmouth showcased their depth with four different players finding the back of the net. Jack Loper (#4), Sean Collins (#8), Jack Casey (#23), and Nolan Fox (#13) all contributed to the impressive scoreline.

With this convincing win under their belts, Portsmouth now sets its sights on the quarterfinals. They’re gearing up to face North Kingstown this Saturday at 3 p.m.

What’sUpNewp photographer Justin Walker was on hand to capture all the action. Check out his photo gallery for a visual recap of the game.

All photos by Justin Walker/What’sUpNewp

John Casey (#23) and Sean Collins (#8) Credit: Justin L Walker
Tyler Both (#8) & Samuel Hernandez (#10) Credit: Justin L Walker
Aidan Chen (#11) Credit: Justin L Walker
Owen Gervelis (#7) Credit: Justin L Walker
Sean Collins (#8) Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Jack Loper (#4) Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
John Casey (#23) Credit: Justin L Walker
John Casey (#23) Credit: Justin L Walker

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

Justin Walker is a Newport County native who specializes in sports, portraits, weddings and events as a freelance photographer around New England. Justin has over a decade of experience starting in college covering high profile events, collegiate and professional sports in Washington, D.C. His photojournalism and freelance work can be seen in various local and national publications. Check out his work at justinlwalkerphotography.com!