Portsmouth West defeats Huntington 28-7 in non-league football

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Portsmouth West defeats Huntington 28-7 in non-league football
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Portsmouth West moved to 3-0 on the season following a 28-7 victory over Huntington on Friday night. The Senators relied on a strong rushing attack from Anthony Bishop and Westyn Ratcliff, who combined for 366 yards and four touchdowns. Huntington trailed 14-7 at halftime after Frankie Hirsch connected with Junior McDonald for a 30-yard score. The Huntsmen struggled to stop the Portsmouth West running game throughout the second half, leading to two additional touchdowns for the visitors. Huntington head coach Clay Beeler cited poor tackling and first-half penalties as primary factors in the loss. Huntington now shifts its focus to a matchup against the undefeated Zane Trace program scheduled for September 11.

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  • Portsmouth West defeated Huntington 28-7 on Friday.
  • Anthony Bishop and Westyn Ratcliff combined for 366 rushing yards.
  • Frankie Hirsch threw for 119 yards and one touchdown for Huntington.
  • Huntington travels to face Zane Trace on September 11.
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After a loss to Portsmouth West to cap its non-league schedule, Huntington is shifting its focus to an important game at Zane Trace.

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