Portland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 60-21 loss at the hands of the Haddam-Killingworth Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Highlanders of the 64-26 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, Portland saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kelsey Desmarais posted nine points.
Portland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Haddam-Killingworth, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Portland will take on Valley Regional at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Portland is facing Valley Regional at the right time seeing as Valley Regional is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Haddam-Killingworth, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Haddam-Killingworth Cougars duke it out with the Old Lyme Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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