Portsmouth Little League rallies to claim district title over North Manchester-Hooksett
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Portsmouth Little League's 10- to 12-year-olds all-star team won the District 2 championship, defeating North Manchester/Hooksett 12-8 on July 26. After overcoming an early four-run deficit, Portsmouth took control with a decisive four-run inning in the fifth. Coach Charley Raizes credited the team's resilience, saying they maintained composure and confidence after a prior loss. Now, Portsmouth advances to the New Hampshire Little League State Tournament, facing Bedford Little League starting July 30.
- •Portsmouth wins District 2 championship 12-8
- •Team comes back from a four-run deficit early
- •Key rally includes four runs in the fifth inning
- •Portsmouth faces Bedford Little League next
- •Coach praises team resilience after previous loss
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Portsmouth Little League wins district title, advances to state tourney
""This group never blinked. We were down early, but nobody panicked," Portsmouth LL head coach Charley Raizes after District II championship win.
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