PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Senior Braden Coyle scored twice and Portsmouth shut out Pawtucket Co-op 4-0 on Tuesday night at Portsmouth High School, on a night the Patriots honored their four seniors.

Portsmouth recognized Coyle, Brayan Lopez, Jaxon Tavares and Christopher Aubuchon before the match.

Coyle opened the scoring on a penalty kick in the first half for a 1-0 lead at the break. Sophomore Cael Mitchell made it 2-0 early in the second half, Coyle added his second with eight minutes to play, and freshman Reid Zell capped the night with five minutes left.

Goalkeeper Gabriel Chytka earned the shutout.

Justin Kahle coaches Portsmouth. Pierre Ridore coaches Pawtucket Co-op, a combined program drawing players from Shea and Tolman high schools.

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