Sean Gray.

Portsmouth’s indoor track and field team turned in a strong performance Monday at Providence Career & Technical Academy, with several Patriots capturing first-place finishes in a dual meet against Rhode Island competition.

Lucy Tate led the way for Portsmouth on the girls side, winning the long jump with a mark of 17-05.75 (5.32 meters).

On the boys side, Sean Gray took first in the 3000-meter run, crossing the finish line in 9:04.09. Patrick Orbon added another victory for the Patriots, winning the 1500-meter run in 4:32.86. Henry Schmidt also posted a strong result, finishing second in the 600-meter run with a time of 1:33.68.

Middletown did not compete in the meet due to injuries.

Photos by Justin Walker

Lydia Cameron
Sean Gray
Sean Gray
Olivia Leech
Lucia Tate
Eleni Drosinos
Eleni Drosinos
Patrick Orbon
Will Museler
Olivia Leech & Lucy Tate
Olivia Leech
Anh Kraska

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