Portsmouth’s boys volleyball team shows no mercy in a clean sweep against Achievement First Providence High School, winning 3-0 on Wednesday. Jack Casey leads the attack with 15 kills, while Jack Loper dishes out an impressive 24 assists, driving Portsmouth to a decisive victory. The match, hosted at Portsmouth High School, highlights the team’s offensive […]
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Portsmouth triumphs in close Unified Basketball contest against Rogers
In a nail-biting game at Portsmouth High School on Tuesday, the home team’s Unified Basketball squad just edged out Rogers with a final score of 44-38. The game kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams traded baskets throughout, creating an electric atmosphere in the gym. Even with the fierce competition on […]
Rogers Girls Lacrosse beats Tiverton 8-4
Rogers High School’s girls lacrosse team outplayed Tiverton, winning 8-4 in a game at Braga Park on Monday night. The Vikings’ offense, with key players Julia Page and Fallon Bagley leading the charge, proved too strong for Tiverton, especially in the second half. The March 31, 2025 match saw Rogers pull ahead after what was […]
Photo Gallery: 2025 Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Thousands turned out for the 69th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 15, 2025. What’sUpNewp photographer Justin Walker was on hand for the action and shared the following photo gallery of the festivities.
East Greenwich/Toll Gate co-op edges Portsmouth 4-3 in overtime to claim D2 RI State Hockey Championship
East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-Op claimed the Division 2 Rhode Island State Hockey Championship with a 4-3 overtime victory against Portsmouth at Providence College’s Schneider Arena on Sunday. The championship game featured a back-and-forth battle between the two teams, with Portsmouth’s Shane Temple scoring twice in the losing effort. The Patriots and East Greenwich/Toll Gate traded […]
Portsmouth Girls Basketball advances to Elite 8 with 50-30 win over Tiverton
Portsmouth High School’s girls basketball team has clinched a place in the Elite 8 of the Rhode Island State Tournament after beating Tiverton 50-30 on Friday. The sixth-seeded Patriots shook off a sluggish start, pulling ahead in the second half to take down the 11th-seeded Tigers on their home court. The game kicked off with […]
Portsmouth Boys Hockey clinches semifinal spot with 3-0 victory
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 […]
Northern RI Co-Op edges out East Bay in playoff thriller
The Northern RI Co-Op hockey team has punched their ticket to the semifinals after defeating the East Bay Eagles Co-Op in Sunday’s quarterfinal match at Portsmouth Abbey. The game remained deadlocked until the third period when Northern RI’s Victoria Steele broke through with two crucial goals, sealing the victory for her team. This win completes […]
Tiverton Girls Basketball falls short in Semifinal
East Providence secured a spot in the state final after beating Tiverton 60-46 in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League girls basketball tournament semifinal on Thursday night. The game saw Tiverton make a strong push in the second half after being down at halftime. Tiverton’s defense tightened up in the second quarter, putting the brakes on […]
Portsmouth Girls Basketball advances to Quarterfinals with 60-46 win
Portsmouth High School Girls Basketball is moving on to the quarterfinals after beating Cranston West 60-46 at home on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Stella Orr topped the scoring for Portsmouth with 18 points, while Molly Hurd and Annie Hurd each chipped in 16 points to help secure the win. The victory brings Portsmouth’s season record to […]
Rogers Girls Basketball advances to Quarterfinals with win over Cumberland
Rogers High School’s girls basketball team is moving on to the quarterfinals after beating Cumberland 43-34 on Tuesday. The game took place at the Hut-Martin Recreation Center in Newport. With this win, Rogers improves to a 13-9 season record, while Cumberland ends its season with an 8-15 record. Next up, Rogers faces Scituate in the […]
Rogers advances to Division Quarterfinals with a dominant win over Middletown
Rogers High School’s basketball team is moving on to the division quarterfinals after beating Middletown 67-42 on Tuesday. The game took place at The Hut – Martin Recreation Center in Newport. The Vikings came out strong, shutting down Middletown’s offense and securing a decisive 25-point win. With this victory, Rogers improves to 14-7 for the […]
Middletown Girls Basketball celebrates seniors, falls short against Prout
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, […]
East Bay Eagles fall to South County Storm in Girls Hockey matchup
The East Bay Eagles faced a tough 8-2 loss to the South County Storm in a girls high school hockey game at Portsmouth Abbey on Wednesday night. The Eagles, a combined team of players from Portsmouth, Mt. Hope, and Barrington, struggled to keep up with the Storm, which draws talent from Narragansett, North Kingstown, and […]
Portsmouth Track teams compete in RIIL Class Championships
Portsmouth High School’s track teams made waves at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Class Championships. The event, held at Providence Career & Technical Academy, saw both the boys and girls teams put up impressive performances in the Class B division. The girls team secured a solid sixth-place finish, while the boys team landed in fifth […]
Rogers Track teams compete in RIIL Class Championships
Rogers High School’s track and field teams made waves at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Class Championships. The event, held at Providence Career & Technical Academy, saw the girls team secure a solid seventh place in Class C, while the boys team landed in sixth. The 55-meter hurdles proved to be a strong event for […]
Portsmouth Girls Basketball falls to Ponaganset 54-30
Portsmouth High School’s varsity girls basketball team is now 7-5 for the season after a tough 54-30 loss to Ponaganset on Thursday night. Despite the defeat, Gyselle Mairs (number 13) put up an impressive 18 points for Portsmouth. Ponaganset continues to dominate with a 15-1 season record after this win. The Portsmouth team is set […]
Portsmouth Boys Basketball edges out Tolman in overtime thriller
The Portsmouth High School boys basketball team pulled off a nail-biting win against Tolman on Thursday night, coming out on top 61-56 in overtime on their home court. The game was a seesaw battle from start to finish, with neither team able to pull away during regulation time. The intensity ramped up as the clock […]
Police outskate Firefighters in Guns N’ Hoses Hockey Game, rally for local boy
In a nail-biting finish, the police team edged out the firefighters 7-6 at Sunday’s Annual Aquidneck Island Guns N’ Hoses Hockey Game, keeping their winning streak alive for the fourth year running. St. George’s Ice Rink was packed with over 200 fans cheering on first responders from Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. This year’s game was […]
Rogers Boys Basketball edges Middletown in overtime thriller
Rogers High School pulled off a nail-biting 58-49 overtime win against Middletown High School in a thrilling Wednesday night Boys Basketball matchup. The game, hosted at Middletown High, saw a milestone moment as Middletown’s Patrick Cranson reached his 1,000th career point. Cranson’s clutch performance included a game-tying three-pointer while drawing a foul late in the […]
Rogers Girls Basketball falls short against Narragansett 41-34
The Rogers High School girl’s basketball team put up a tough fight but ultimately lost to Narragansett 41-34 on Tuesday night at the Hut-Martin Recreation Center. Despite a strong push to even the score in the third quarter, the Vikings couldn’t entirely close the gap. Zaida Aponte stood out for Rogers, leading the team with […]
Middletown falls to Tiverton in lopsided Girls Basketball match
Tiverton High School’s girls basketball team left no doubt in their home game against Middletown on Friday, securing a dominant 53-12 win. The January 10 matchup at Tiverton High School saw Middletown struggle to find their rhythm, managing just 9 points for most of the game. LaMaya Gonsalves provided a late bright spot for Middletown, […]
Middletown edges Tiverton in nail-biting basketball showdown
In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Middletown High School’s boys basketball team pulled off a razor-thin 47-46 win against Tiverton High School on Thursday night. The action-packed match, hosted at Tiverton High School, saw the lead bounce back and forth throughout. Neither team could break away, making for an […]
Aquidneck Island Wrestling splits dual meet at Gaudet Middle School
Aquidneck Island Wrestling had a mixed night at Gaudet Middle School on Wednesday, January 8. The team, which brings together wrestlers from Middletown, Rogers, and Portsmouth high schools, lost their first match against Lincoln 45-33 but rallied to edge out East Greenwich 38-37 in the second contest. Despite the initial setback, the Aquidneck Island squad […]
Barrington edges out Portsmouth and Mount Hope in gymnastics meet
Barrington High School’s gymnastics team won in a close three-way meet against Portsmouth and Mt. Hope at the Newport YMCA on Sunday, January 5. The competition was tight, with Barrington scoring 135.3 points, just ahead of Portsmouth’s 133.125 and Mt. Hope’s 131.775. RIIL Gymnastic Competition Score Sheet This competitive showdown demonstrates the talent and dedication […]
