Credit: Justin L Walker

The Portsmouth Boys Hockey team is advancing to the semifinals after shutting out Nariho 3-0 in Monday’s quarterfinal match.

Portsmouth, seeded second in the tournament, pulled ahead with two goals in the second period against the Nariho Gulls. The Gulls represent a combined team of players from Narragansett and Chariho high schools.

Rafe Dionne, Finn O’Connor, and Chase Pascoe each scored for Portsmouth, securing the team’s win and semifinal berth.

Up next, Portsmouth faces second-seed St. Raphael Academy in the semifinal round. The game is set for Wednesday at Schneider Arena, located on the Providence College campus.

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

Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Johnny Cabral #31 Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Chase Pascoe #20 Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
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!