The Raiders traveled to Charlotte on Saturday for district play. In the semi-final round, Portland defeated Eaton Rapids 5-0. Max Sandborn threw a complete game shut out for the Raiders, striking out four and holding the Greyhounds to just four hits. Sandborn also led the Portland offense with three hits. Deacon Townsend added two hits. In the finals, the Raiders out hit Charlotte 9-6, but just left too many runners on base. Portland ended up losing by a score of 6-4.

John Snellenberger serves as coach of the Portland High School Varsity Boys Golf Team. He said that the boys had a positive and successful season in 2026. “We improved from start to finish,” he said. “All of the boys showed improvement.” The team this year was composed of six seniors and of one junior. “Our strongest showing this year was at the league tournament,” said Snellenberger. “We took third place at the tournament, having had a great day at MSU’s Forest Acres W

The Lady Raiders traveled to St. Johns on Tuesday. In game one, the Raiders won 6-2. Portland tallied 14 hots in the game. Madison Daggett led the offense with four hits. Bella Spitzley, Lilly Thelen, Rylee Miller, Brynn Nelson and Veda Smith each had two hits for Portland. Molli Miilu got the win in the circle going seven innings and striking out eight. In game two, Portland won 10-8. Thelen led the Raider offense with three hits and four RBIs. Miilu and Kameryn B

The Shamrocks hosted a remake game on Friday, May 22nd, against Central Montcalm. The Shamrocks took two losses and competed strongly however fell two runs short in both games. Game one ended with a score of 3-5. Macie Leonard and Gracelyn Rockey split the game in the circle. At the plate, Gracelyn Rockey went 2/3 and had a double. Reese Chamberlain went 2/3 and had an RBI. Game two ended with a score of 8-10. Macie Leonard and Kennedy Drake split the game in the circle a

On Memorial Day, Monday May 25th, Portland’s VFW Post 4090 has a number of events scheduled. 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM - Memorial Day Breakfast at VFW 4090. Free breakfast for veterans. All are welcome to eat for donation. 10:00 AM - Memorial Day Ceremony 2026 at Portland Cemetery. VFW 4090, Auxiliary, and American Legion 129 will be holding a remembrance ceremony for our fallen comrades. Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice over the past 250 years of our country