Middletown seniors Credit: JUSTIN L WALKER

Middletown High School’s girls basketball team celebrated its seniors before a tough home game against Prout on Tuesday night.

The Islanders honor Abby DeSantis, Kayla Barboza, Georgia Cathers, Emma Geraghty, and Nora Haile in a special pre-game ceremony.

Despite trailing for most of the game, Middletown shows some fight in the fourth quarter. DeSantis, Geraghty, and Cathers each chip in with baskets during a late push. However, Prout maintained its grip on the lead, ultimately winning 51-21.

Photographer Justin Walker was on hand to capture the evening’s highlights, including the senior night festivities and Middletown’s fourth-quarter offensive burst.

The loss is a setback for the Islanders as they head into the final games of their regular season. While the scoreboard doesn’t reflect it, the team’s late-game effort shows they’re not going down without a fight.

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!