The final district win clinched a berth in the state tournament which starts Saturday in North Providence where Portsmouth will go against District 4 winner Cumberland at 4 p.m. All the hard work payed off. With a runner already on second, Moreau recorded two outs, including an incredible play by Spencer, who dove from his catching stance to catch a sacrifice bunt attempt. Just minutes away from being drenched in Gatorade and water, Moreau said, These kids, they dont give up. The program has greatly assisted local leagues from around the world, providing more than a million dollars to make sure children have opportunities to enjoy the game they love. So many players improved and built up their stamina.. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. Copyright 2023 Portsmouth Little League. "I wasn't really in the zone then," Spencer said. In the late 70s, the league launched a softball program. Portsmouth never trailed in the game, but every time they scored in the top of the inning, Salem tied the game in the bottom. "And I love it.". 22 were here. Members of the district championship team managed byCampion whos assisted by coaches Jay Brule, Bill Boiani and Dan Smith are: Tyler Boiani, Lachlan Bronson, Kane Brule, Ryan Campion, Thomas Desrosiers, Carter Doran, Tyler Doucet, Brady Fanning, Ryan Grant, Ben Humm, Jacob Labonte, Andrew Mau, Riven Patel and Mason Smith. We had to start thinking creatively to keep our girls from leaving Little League for the AAU programs, said Stacie Iannuccillo MacDonald, Vice President of Portsmouth Softball. PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth Little League's ages 10-12 teamhas reached the New Hampshire District 2 championship round. The team was confident and energized. Game. [As it evolved it acquired] a cabin and lateen sail that could be lowered to shoot under bridges. This presentation will begin with a discussion of the historic significance of gundalows for the growth of the Piscataqua Region through trade and transportation from the 1640s to 1870s. Spencer hit a grounder to the right, and Moreau took off for home. That got them fired up. The camp is open to boys and girls between fourth and eighth grade. Registrationopenfor Portsmouth Youth Football, Registration for upcoming Portsmouth Youth Football (third through eighth grade) atwww.portsmouthyouthfootball.com. We needed that one, definitely.". Bottom of the sixth inning, and Salem is looking to win game one in walk-off fashion. This talk tells the story of the work to protect this historic site while we look to our past to help influence our future. Whenever possible we will support youth baseball and softball outside of Portsmouth Little League and outside of our community. For further information, please emailpyf.website@gmail.com. And Ithink we did surprise some of the other teams. Go to portsmouthll.org and click on Registration. It didnt matter though because the results were all the same a Portsmouth victory. Tyler Boiani pitched a complete-game, three-hitter and struck out eight. The local league teamed up with Salve University, who developed an extensive Pitching, Hitting, Fielding, Speed, Strength, Ability & Quickness Training Program. For more information and to register, please visitwww.thelaxcircle.com. The Portsmouth 10-12 Little League Team defeated Concord Little League, 8-5, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, to advance to the New Hampshire District 2 championship round. The program has greatly assisted local leagues from around the world, providing more than a million dollars to make sure children have opportunities to enjoy the game they love. The following month on April 19, Sam Reid will give a talk entitled The Life, Near-Death, and Revival of Wood Island Station. Strawbery Banke Museum is confronting the impacts of and damage from sea level rise right now. Email Us at PLL@PorstmouthLittleLeague.org PLL 20% Off Event at DICK's 3/10 - 3/13 2022 Rhode Island State Champions Senior Softball 2022 District 2 Champions Baseball Majors 2022 Andreozzi Tournament-8yr Olds 1 2 3 4 5 < > LOCAL NEWS News Social Mar 12,2023 Baseball Evaluations 7, 8, 9 Yr old Evaluations for Minors Kids Pitch Baseball Read More The Portsmouth Little League Senior Division softball all-stars are off to the Eastern regional tournament after taking two of three games from Cranston Western to capture the state championship last week. See more of Portsmouth Little League on Facebook Log In or Create new account They never gave up, and their commitment was awesome, said Ms. Iannuccillo MacDonald. While the grant was used mostly for player development, the league also used a portion of the funds for field improvements and the addition of a batting cage. Ferrelli (two hits, tworuns, twoRBI) scored the first run of the game with a line-drive home run over the left field fence giving Portsmouth a 1-0 lead in the first inning. . Our defense was incredible today. The 10-acre campus incorporates the Puddle Dock neighborhood; it is the lowest point in the city and just 150 yards from the Piscataqua River. Sparks recorded an out to begin the inning, then walked the next two batters, and Jack Moreau came in for relief in a big spot. Portsmouth put forth a workmanlike effort en route to the district title as its largest margin of victory was four runs. "I was very nervous, but I knew thatif I was nervous, then I couldn't do it," Sparks said. Copyright 2003-2023 Email: [email protected] . In February 2016, Little League presented Portsmouth Little League with a $15,000 grant. This year, the league is proud to announce that it looks very likely that theyll field a Junior/Senior Division team. We will maintain an environment that encourages participation by any child that wants to understand and play the great games of baseball and softball. After taking the lead in the top of the eighth, Moreau, who took over pitching in the seventh, needed three outs to complete the "two-out rally" chants. Benn Humm pitched a complete game, five-hitter with seven strikeouts. Pitcher Tyler Boianicame within one out of pitching a complete game and struck out six. Portsmouth Little League held six softball development clinics over the winter of 2016, building up to the spring. The Salem second baseman fired to home, but Moreau snuck in before the tag was applied. So, they turned to theLittle League Grow The Game Grant Program. Sparks retired Salem on 11 pitches, inducing a flyout to left field, and back-to-back grounders to second base. Buthis big test came in the bottom of the sixthafter the offense rallied to tie the game in the top of the frame. Teams in this Division would have the opportunity to play teams from other District 2 towns for the regular season. In such a game, someone had to play hero ball at the plate, and in game one, it was Portsmouths Cam Stacy. The Seacoast Fall Baseball League is seeking players, coaches and teams for the upcoming seasonin all three divisions middle school, high school junior varsity and high school varsity. Solve the mystery of why this once prized commodity has been relegated to a distant memory in todays world. Portsmouth put forth a workmanlike effort en route to the district title as its largest margin of victory was four runs. Jan 30, 2021. "That's all I was trying to do," Spencer said. (Portsmouth) played their hearts out, Ive never seen them play that gutsy, Moreau said. After playing two games in two days the Portsmouth Little League Major Division all-stars had to hang around 13 days to participate in their next contest and then were forced to wait another week to compete again. Below are some highlights of Portsmouths four district victories. The impacts are from both surface flooding caused by rainfall and groundwater intrusion from upwelling (the forcing up of the water table by, in this case, salt water.) The talks this year shine a light on Portsmouths commerce over 400 years, the historic interiors of those who lived here and, finally, the impact of climate change as evidenced at Strawbery Banke. The Little League grant supported our efforts more than I can say, said Ms. Iannuccillo MacDonald. Portsmouth Little League. A good portion of the grants have gone to leagues to assist with field and facility improvements, which are important. This year, the league is proud to announce that it looks very likely that theyll field a Junior/Senior Division team. In 2011, to avert the planned demolition of the then-derelict and rotting structure, the Wood Island Life Saving Station Association (WILSSA) was formed to restore this National Register of Historic Places building to its former glory. So, they turned to theLittle League Grow The Game Grant Program. After playing two games in two days the Portsmouth Little League Major Division all-stars had to hang around 13 days to participate in their next contest and then were forced to wait another week to compete again. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. The local stars captured the District 2 championship on July 16 in Bristol when they defeated Bristol/Warren 8-4. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Portsmouth Little Leaguers reach District 2 final round, Northeast Tides hosting benefit at Hadlock Field. We will maintain an environment that encourages participation by any child that wants to understand and play the great games of baseball and softball. Please email us at the email address provided below or contact us through Facebook. Please call 603-431-2538, Ext. All the hard work payed off. Great opportunity in our own backyard 9 9 shares Like Most relevant Most Relevant is selected, so some comments may have been filtered out. We wanted to develop a series of training clinics to show our girls that they have the same potential as anyone playing for AAU programs.. Win or lose Portsmouth will play District 1 winner Johnston or District 3 winner North Kingstown/Wickford on Monday in the double-elimination tourney. Portsmouth Little League will be offering a new division of play for the 2023 season called Senior Little League. And the player development program they initiated through the Little League Grow the Game Grant Program is helping this league provide more quality experiences for the female athletes in its community! The first thing Lynch and Currier did was add a minor league program, and then,14 years ago, the challenger division for kids with disabilities was formed. Then, Saturday's hero, Cam Stacy, hit an RBI single to left to tie the game at 2-2. I was like oh, we could have this in the bag., Amazing, that was incredible, coach Moreau said. Portsmouth Little League started 60 years ago, and in the early 1970s, allowed girls to play baseball in the Little League (Major) Division. Portsmouth Rhode Island Little Leaguefirst fielded teamsin 1954 (The 1954 Lions). Training and development is key to being competitive, and it helps to develop the necessary skills to see success on the field. "I probably could've been a little more focused. Portsmouth's Jack Ferrelli started Wednesday's game, allowing fiveruns (fourearned) on four hits while striking out fivebatters. It was very stressful.. While the Major Division softball squad lost in the District Tournament final, they played well as a team and played in sync. Boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 10 will go from 8:30 to 10 a.m., ages 12 to 14 will go from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The stations ownership shifted from the federal government to the Town of Kittery in 1973, but little maintenance was undertaken. July 23 - 26 All times listed are Eastern Time. Portsmouth Little League,P.O. All games are being contested at Lee Romano Little League Field in North Providence. Hundreds of rescues were performed and hundreds of lives were saved. Registration fee, which includes a camp T-shirt, is $60. After two Salem batters reached base, and with two outs, Moreau got Pelletier to groundout to first base to secure the win for Portsmouth. 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Sessions were held twice a week, each lasting an hour or hour-and-a-half. Expanding Portsmouth Little League. Little League as a whole was not federally chartered until1964. Little League. . "It's awesome, it's awesome to be a state champion," Spencer said. "I just wanted to get (Moreau) home and get a good game.". Bristol/Warren jumped to 1-0 lead in first inning on a first-pitch homer. They put two runs on to tie it, and here we are. The league typically fields one Minor Division team and two Major Division teams. "That was a perfect throw by Spencer," Moreau said. If unable to keep a reservation, please call again to release the seat for someone else. Hopefully, we can keep that going.". The youngsteralso recorded the final three outs in the seventh. Most gameswillstart at 10 a.m. For more information, visitwww.sfbl.usor contact Dave Adam atdaveadam5@yahoo.comor (203) 668-7649. John Wentworth and his wife Sarah Hunking, whose 14 children furthered the family oligarchy through talent and strategic marriages. All rights reserved. We got good pitching and the defense was solid. If Portsmouth loses in the double-elimination tournament Saturday, it willl play a decisive game Sunday at 10 a.m., also in Concord. The 2023 Athenaeum Lecture Series, "Portsmouth, NH: Evolution 1623-2023," continues to celebrate our city's significant anniversaries. The talk will weave together a host of primary sources to expand our understanding of the appearance and functioning of domestic spaces in Portsmouth during the years 1750-1850. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Under The Lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 Our Sponsors PORTSMOUTH - The Little League State Championship is a best-of-three series, but Portsmouth LL All-Stars coach Dale Moreau was sweating during the late innings of game one against Salem at Colby . Then . Portsmouth Little League Register Home About Us Team Central Gallery Donations FAQ Coaches Parents Registration View Standings Program --- No data for selected period --- Division Division Schedule Select an Option Team Team Include external teams. I was hoping he hit a triple, but that was a gutsy at-bat for sure. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But Sparks had the remedy. Portsmouth defeated Concord on Wednesday night, 8-5, to advance.. But the gutsy kids from Portsmouth refused to quit and pulled out a 3-2 win to capturethe state championship at Colby Field in Laconia. Portsmouth Ohio Little League Login Register Home Registration Info Safety Plan Store About Us Under The Lights 123456 Cheering For Our Teammates 1 2 3 4 5 6 Aerial View 1 2 3 4 5 6 Teamwork 1 2 3 4 5 6 Take Me Out To The Ball Game! Gabe Carlisle(twohits, run), Kuhn (two hits, RBI, two runs),JacksonHooper(single, RBI), Nolan Bernier(single, run), Finn McCauley(double, run),Isaac Frank(single, RBI), and Graham Connelly(single, run) led the Portsmouth offense. And he did. MVPs: High school baseball: These Newport County players were chosen as their team's MVP, High school baseball: The future is bright for these 4 Newport County players, High school baseball: These 4 Newport County players assumed the role, High school baseball: Here are 4 Newport County players who made great strides this season, High school baseball: These Newport County players were chosen as their team's MVP, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Please pass this on to anyone who may be new to the community you think might be interested. Spencer recorded two strikeouts in the inning. According to Jere Daniell, writing in Colonial New Hampshire, the Wentworths owed their political success to hard work, their understanding of New Hampshire politics and good luck. Hunter Hendersondelivered atwo-rundoublein Portsmouth's five-run fifth. Portsmouth defeated Concord on Wednesday night, 8-5, to advance. Lucas Cresta advanced Moreauto third with a groundout to second base for the first out. Pitcher Tyler Boianicame within one out of pitching a complete game and struck out six. The Portsmouth 8-10 team defeated Concord, 15-5, at Plains Field on Wednesdaytostay alive in its District 2 tournament. Portsmouth found itself in a similar situation on Sunday, but this time trailing 2-0 with just one out left before having to playin a winner-take-all on Tuesday. I didnt know if they were going to catch it, because they caught the last one I hit like that, Stacy said. In her talk May 17 on An Abundance of Cod: Fueling the New World, Ann Beattie will take you a step back in time to the early 17th century when Europeans began to sail to the New World and carry home tales of wondrous riches in the form of the obliging cod fish. Tyler Boiani stroked a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to give Portsmouth the lead. With runners on first and second, and in a tie game at 4-4, Moreau retired the next two batters, Nico Cardinale, pop out to first, and Mason Wiles, pop out to third. Little League. Attendance at programs is free for Athenaeum proprietors, subscribers and friends. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Athenaeum announces lectures: 'Portsmouth, NH: Evolution 1623-2023, Athenaeum announces lectures: 'Portsmouth, NH: Evolution 1623-2023. Down to their final out, two-out rally chants rang from the Portsmouth dugout, so much so, that the ump had to quiet them down. Portsmouth Little League Baseball and Softball Registration is now open for the spring 2021 season. We worked hard during the winter leading into the 2016 spring season, and the results were impressive. Registrations in March will be at a discounted cost of $120. That one set the tone because it knocked a run off the board, Moreau said. PORTSMOUTH The annual Portsmouth Summer Basketball Camp, led by high schoolboysbasketball coach John Mulvey and members of the varsity team, is scheduled for July 19-21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the high school. July 9, 2022 Portsmouth 10s win 17-14 Portsmouth defeated Lamprey River 17-14 on Saturday READ MORE View All LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL Twitter LittleLeague about an hour ago Welcome to the program, Twin County Little League! Little League - Character, Courage, Loyalty, Little League Grow The Game Grant Program. Former Exeter High Schoolboyslacrosse head coach Gerry Holly is offering a youth campat Linden Street fields from July 20-23 for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 14. Report does not link illnesses to pollution. Portsmouth put forth a workmanlike effort en route to the district title as its largest margin of victory was four runs. Stacy, Portsmouth's starter,delivered a strike, and catcher Jack Spencer fired a laser to shortstop Jack Moreau, who appliedthe tag. We got good pitching and the defense was solid. To register,please email Mulvey atJohnAugustineMulvey@gmail.comandinclude players name and grade. He made over 500 appearances for five different English clubs between 1995 and 2008 Credit: Getty Images - Getty. While the number of softball participants has remained consistent over the years, nearby AAU programs were threatening to draw more players from Portsmouth Little League. In the eighth inning and for every inning after, each team starts with a runner on second base. Groups are capped at 15 players per group with two coaches per group. The Portsmouth Police Department was notified Friday around 9 a.m. of previously unseen hateful graffiti, which appears to be fresh, located on a Market Street pedestrian bridge that was found by . Concerns remain. While the number of softball participants has remained consistent over the years, nearby AAU programs were threatening to draw more players from . . Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. Churchland Little League | Portsmouth VA Those are tough pitches, and incredibly huge outs.. Bristol/Warren jumped to 1-0 lead in first inning on a first-pitch homer. They, like many other New Hampshire businessmen and farmers, enjoyed grants and low prices for land, on which they harvested lumber to supply masts to the British Navy. Concerns remain. And Ithink we did surprise some of the other teams. That was until Portsmouths Cam Stacy hit a go-ahead RBI double to left to give them the lead, 5-4, in the top of the seventh, and the final score. West Portsmouth American Little League serves youth baseball and softball players in the Washington-Nile District of Scioto. "On paper the East Providence/Riverside team and the Bristol/Warren team were the favorites," Portsmouth manager Bob Campion said. College and professional coaches taught the program. Portsmouth RI LL. "The idea was to get a force out at any base," Moreau said. As described on the website of Portsmouths Gundalow Company, a gundalow is a shallow drafted type of cargo barge, once common in the Gulf of Maines rivers and estuaries. Game 1 Portsmouth 5 Middletown 1 June 25 in Middletown Tyler Boiani pitched a complete-game, three-hitter and struck out eight. SURGE Youth Volleyball has a wide range of volleyball programs for boys and girls all ages and abilities! "To not lose at least one game to them, personally I was surprised. The next pitch, Stacy squared the ball up, and hit a double to left field, this time inside the foul line, driving in the go-ahead run for Portsmouth. The camp will providewill youth lacrosse specific training and will be an excellent opportunity for players to advance their game. Admission to an individual program is $10. The closing portion of the talk will cover their return to the area beginning in 1982 and their importance today in protecting the Piscataqua Regions maritime heritage and environment. Portsmouth, now 4-1 in round . Its only two runs, Moreau said he told his team. Portsmouth clinched the title with an 8-5 win on July 14 at Cranston's Brayton Park, where all three contests were played. Portsmouth's Jack Spencer recorded an RBI groundout to cut the deficit to 2-1. Box scores are unofficial. All games are being contested at Lee Romano Little League Field in North Providence. So many players improved and built up their stamina.. Portsmouth Little League held six softball development clinics over the winter of 2016, building up to the spring. Benn Humm pitched a complete game, five-hitter with seven strikeouts. Baseball and mental health: Northeast Tides hosting benefit at Hadlock Field. The Portsmouth Little League 10-12 all-star team scored five runs in the fifth inning and beat Concord, 9-5, in a district round-robin game Monday at Hislop Field. Little League of Portsmouth, RI will provide a positive baseball and softball experience for players, families, coaches, and the community. I was super excited when it dropped. Portsmouth (8-0) will play at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grappone Field in Concord againstthe winner of Thursday night's Concord (6-2) and Laconia (4-4) game. That's howPortsmouth LL 9-10 All-Stars coach Dale Moreau described his team after Saturdays 5-4 extra-inning win over Salem in game one of the best-of-three state championship series. We offer discounts for families registering multiple siblings. Tyler Boiani stroked a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to give Portsmouth the lead. While the grant was used mostly for player development, the league also used a portion of the funds for field improvements and the addition of a batting cage. The local stars captured the District 2 championship on July 16 in Bristol when they defeated Bristol/Warren 8-4. Ben Humm hurled a complete game and struck out nine, Unsung heroes: High school baseball: These 4 Newport County players assumed the role, Portsmouth took the field 13 days after it played its last game. I almost had a stroke, coach Moreau said. 96 talking about this. Portsmouth Little League in Rhode Island was looking for help with their softball program, hoping to enhance the experience and inspire girls to hit the field. Portsmouths Jack Spencer recorded an RBI groundout to cut the deficit to 2-1. Our series begins on March 15, with Save the Date! - Anniversary Celebrations in Portsmouth by Tom Hardiman, Jr., Keeper and Executive Director of the Portsmouth Athenaeum.