Seven Portsmouth High student-athletes sign to play at collegiate level

Fall signing day celebration honors athletes heading to programs from Division I to Division III

Seven Portsmouth High School student-athletes celebrated their commitment to compete at the collegiate level during Fall Signing Day on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Mia Ruggieri

Ruggieri will continue her softball career at Endicott College, a Division III program. The nursing major earned third-team All-Division honors for softball in 2025.

Portsmouth High School’s Mia Ruggieri in action during softball season. The third-team All-Division selection will play at Endicott College. (Louis Walker III/What’sUpNewp)

Sophia Sebolt

Sebolt signed with Palm Beach Atlantic University to play Division II lacrosse while pursuing a business degree. The standout midfielder earned All-Rookie team honors, third-team All-Division recognition, and competed on the New Balance national team.

Portsmouth High School’s Sophia Sebolt in action during lacrosse season. The All-Rookie team member will compete at Palm Beach Atlantic University. (Louis Walker III/What’sUpNewp)

Logan Peters

Peters will serve as team captain at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, competing in Division III football. He is pursuing a degree in financial technology.

Portsmouth High School’s Logan Peters in action during football season. The team captain will play at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. (Louis Walker III/What’sUpNewp) Credit: Louis Walker III

John Colna

A three-time Defensive MVP, Colna signed with Saint Anselm College to play Division II lacrosse. The business major has established himself as one of the top defensive players in the program.

Portsmouth High School’s John Colna in action during lacrosse season. The three-time Defensive MVP will compete at Saint Anselm College. (Louis Walker III/What’sUpNewp) Credit: Louis Walker III

Sean Gray

Gray, the most decorated athlete in the signing class, will compete for the University of Virginia in Division I cross country and track and field while studying biomedical engineering. His accolades include two track state championships, one cross country state championship, NXN qualifier status, New Balance Nationals 5K All-American honors, ranking as the No. 16 cross country runner in the nation, and holding two state records in both indoor and outdoor track 5K events.

Portsmouth High School’s Sean Gray competes in cross country. The two-time state champion and No. 16-ranked runner in the nation will compete at the University of Virginia. (Louis Walker III/What’sUpNewp) Credit: Louis Walker III

Barbara Rainey

Rainey signed with Southern Connecticut State University to play Division II softball while pursuing a nursing degree. She earned second-team All-Division honors in both 2024 and 2025.

Portsmouth High School’s Barbara Rainey in action during softball season. The two-time second-team All-Division selection will play at Southern Connecticut State University. (Louis Walker III/What’sUpNewp)

Avery Amaio

Amaio will play Division III baseball at UMass Dartmouth while studying engineering. He earned second-team All-Division recognition for his performance on the diamond.