Portsmouth Little League started 60 years ago, and in the early 1970s, allowed girls to play baseball in the Little League (Major) Division. 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. . "I wasn't really in the zone then," Spencer said. It's a great defense," Sparks said. Little League of Portsmouth, RI will provide a positive baseball and softball experience for players, families, coaches, and the community. Please pass this on to anyone who may be new to the community you think might be interested. [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. 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. 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 can secure the state championship with a win on Sunday, or in a game three on Tuesday, if necessary. Little League International is committed to assisting as many leagues as possible during this unprecedented season, which included crediting all 2020 charter fees back to our leagues earlier this year. All Rights Reserved. Groups are capped at 15 players per group with two coaches per group. 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. We will foster a culture where life's lessons that are realized through these sports will always be valued over a win. Concerns remain. 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. Portsmouth's U11 team advanced to the championship round in the New Hampshire Little League tournament with a 10-9 win over Bedford on Thursday evening at Manchester Little League.. Portsmouth Little League 2022 Rhode Island State Champions Senior Softball 2022 District 2 Champions Baseball Majors 2022 Andreozzi Tournament-8yr Olds Email Us at PLL@PorstmouthLittleLeague.org 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 Its only two runs, Moreau said he told his team. We have to keep fighting.. The Salem second baseman fired to home, but Moreau snuck in before the tag was applied. Stacy, who delivered the go-ahead run in Saturday's game, was at the plate looking to repeat the scenario. For further information, please emailpyf.website@gmail.com. "A lot of people assumed they'd be the two teams in the finals. Salem was just one out away from forcing a game three, but Portsmouth had other plans -- like a few players jumping in the lake after the victory. PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth Little League's ages 10-12 team has reached the New Hampshire District 2 championship round. Hopefully, we can keep that going.". 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. Game 1 Portsmouth 5 Middletown 1 June 25 in Middletown Tyler Boiani pitched a complete-game, three-hitter and struck out eight. Portsmouth Little Leaguers reach District 2 final round. While the number of softball participants has remained consistent over the years, nearby AAU programs were threatening to draw more players from . 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 . After a break for the summer, the Athenaeum lecture series resumes on Sept. 20 with Ed Caylors talk, Trading on the Gundalow. Admission to an individual program is $10. Seacoast Cancer Cluster: Report does not link illnesses to pollution. July 23 - 26 All times listed are Eastern Time. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. All the hard work payed off. A good portion of the grants have gone to leagues to assist with field and facility improvements, which are important. Built in 1908 and decommissioned in 1948, it housed the brave men, called surfmen or storm warriors, who rowed out to save mariners in distress. Seacoast Fall Baseball League seeks teams. The Wood Island Life Saving Station sits on a small island next to the Maine/New Hampshire border where the Piscataqua River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Portsmouths Jack Spencer recorded an RBI groundout to cut the deficit to 2-1. "I was very nervous, but I knew thatif I was nervous, then I couldn't do it," Sparks said. Sparks first recorded a strikeout. While the Major Division softball squad lost in the District Tournament final, they played well as a team and played in sync. 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. John Wentworth and his wife Sarah Hunking, whose 14 children furthered the family oligarchy through talent and strategic marriages. He made over 500 appearances for five different English clubs between 1995 and 2008 Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Tyler Boiani pitched a complete-game, three-hitter and struck out eight. Diary entries, probate inventories, newspaper advertisements, and excerpts from private letters will be combined with illustrations of documented household furnishings to illuminate the changing taste and advancing technology that enriched the lives of local residents. While we will always appreciate outstanding play on the field, it is hoped that years from now, our players will remember their great friendships before their great plays. And Ithink we did surprise some of the other teams. Stacys RBI double was obviously a key moment in the game, but there were other important plays that played a huge role in the win for Portsmouth. Discover how salting and drying cod fish prevented the starvation of early settlers and became a staple of New England life, literally fueling both the communities and economy of our region. 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. 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. (Salem) is really, really good over there, so, it was just great that they were able to keep fighting back and they played their guts out.. The Portsmouth 8-10 team defeated Concord, 15-5, at Plains Field on Wednesdaytostay alive in its District 2 tournament. 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. West Portsmouth American Little League serves youth baseball and softball players in the Washington-Nile District of Scioto. "I probably could've been a little more focused. Box 38Portsmouth,Rhode Island02871. They developed and nurtured ties to the royal government in England. Whenever possible we will support youth baseball and softball outside of Portsmouth Little League and outside of our community. It didnt matter though because the results were all the same a Portsmouth victory. Jane C. Nylander, a long-time student of New England interiors, will deliver a lecture on Oct. 18 entitled At Home in Portsmouth, 1750-1850. College and professional coaches taught the program. PORTSMOUTH 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. In such a game, someone had to play hero ball at the plate, and in game one, it was Portsmouths Cam Stacy. . They never gave up, and their commitment was awesome, said Ms. Iannuccillo MacDonald. Little League - Character, Courage, Loyalty, Little League Grow The Game Grant Program. "I was looking to get a run there," Spencer said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Portsmouth Little League will be offering a new division of play for the 2023 season called Senior Little League. For Portsmouth, it was Moreau. If Portsmouth loses in the double-elimination tournament Saturday, it willl play a decisive game Sunday at 10 a.m., also in Concord. In the late '70s, the league launched a softball program. 96 talking about this. 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. Little League of Portsmouth, RI will provide a positive baseball and softball experience for players, families, coaches, and the community. "That was a perfect throw by Spencer," Moreau said. Sparks allowed a leadoff single and a walk to the first two battersbefore coach Moreau opted to walk the batter at the plate to load the baseswith no outs. With a close look at the Isles of Shoals fishing station, investigate the lost art of drying cod to produce the renowned dunfish, once sought worldwide for its quality and flavor. 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. PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth Little League's ages 10-12 teamhas reached the New Hampshire District 2 championship round. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Local News Social Facebook LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL Twitter 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. Sparks retired Salem on 11 pitches, inducing a flyout to left field, and back-to-back grounders to second base. The following month on April 19, Sam Reid will give a talk entitled The Life, Near-Death, and Revival of Wood Island Station. This year, the league is proud to announce that it looks very likely that theyll field a Junior/Senior Division team. Portsmouth defeated Concord on Wednesday night, 8-5, to advance. Tyler Boiani stroked a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to give Portsmouth the lead. We will support our managers and coaches as they help players become better athletes and teammates. To have your sports announcement included, please emailsports editorJay Pinsonnault atjpinsonnault@seacoastonline.com. This talk tells the story of the work to protect this historic site while we look to our past to help influence our future. 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 Lucas Cresta advanced Moreauto third with a groundout to second base for the first out. In the first inning, Salem was threatening to put the first runs up on the scoreboard with runners on first and second, and just one out in their back pocket. In the eighth inning and for every inning after, each team starts with a runner on second base. Portsmouth put forth a workmanlike effort en route to the district title as its largest margin of victory was four runs. All rights reserved. I was super excited when it dropped. Below are some highlights of Portsmouths four district victories. 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. "On paper the East Providence/Riverside team and the Bristol/Warren team were the favorites," Portsmouth manager Bob Campion said. Sessions were held twice a week, each lasting an hour or hour-and-a-half. 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. This presentation, in the words of the presenter, recounts Portsmouths relentless obsession with 1623 and other dates that usually require an asterisk and a footnote to justify the celebration.. 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. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. Email: [email protected] Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. 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. 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.. 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. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Athenaeum announces lectures: 'Portsmouth, NH: Evolution 1623-2023, Athenaeum announces lectures: 'Portsmouth, NH: Evolution 1623-2023. This years series concludes on Nov. 15 when Proprietor Rodney Rowland presents Water Has a Memory: Sea Level Rise, Our Past, Our Future. The youngsteralso recorded the final three outs in the seventh. In February 2016, Little League presented Portsmouth Little League with a $15,000 grant. I was like oh, we could have this in the bag., Amazing, that was incredible, coach Moreau said.