Portsmouth and Ponaganset squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Portsmouth had to settle for second. They took a 45-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ponaganset Chieftains. The loss continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Chieftains: they've now lost four in a row.
Gyselle Mairs
| 02/21/25 @ Ponaganset | 64% |
| 02/07/25 vs Classical | 57% |
| 02/13/25 vs West Warwick | 53% |
| 01/24/25 @ La Salle Academy | 47% |
| 12/18/24 vs Chariho | 45% |
Despite the defeat, Portsmouth saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Gyselle Mairs went 9-for-14 to rack up 23 points. Mairs also set a new season-high mark in shooting accuracy with 64%. Annie Hurd was another key player, putting up six points in addition to eight rebounds and five blocks.
Portsmouth's loss dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Ponaganset, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-3.
Portsmouth does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ponaganset, they will face off against Barrington at 8:00 p.m. on February 28th. Barrington will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Ponaganset surely won't give up without a fight.
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