Credit: Justin L Walker

Portsmouth High School Girls Basketball is moving on to the quarterfinals after beating Cranston West 60-46 at home on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Stella Orr topped the scoring for Portsmouth with 18 points, while Molly Hurd and Annie Hurd each chipped in 16 points to help secure the win.

The victory brings Portsmouth’s season record to 13-5.

Next up, Portsmouth faces Ponaganset High School (19-3) in the quarterfinals. The game is set for Friday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Ponaganset High School in Glocester.

What’sUpNewp photographer Justin Walker was on hand for the game and shares the following photo gallery.

Violet Silvia #12 Credit: Justin L Walker
Annie Hurd #3 Credit: Justin L Walker
Annie Hurd #3 Credit: Justin L Walker
Mackenzie Carter #33, Stella Orr #23 Credit: Justin L Walker
Gyselle Mairs #13 Credit: Justin L Walker
Kylie Delemos #10 Credit: Justin L Walker
Molly Hurd #2 Credit: Justin L Walker
Madeline Marquis #5 Credit: Justin L Walker
Stella Orr #23, Talya Walker #0 Credit: Justin L Walker
Annie Hurd #3, Maggie Shovall #20 Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Violet Silvia #12 Credit: Justin L Walker
Gyselle Mairs #13 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!

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