

PHS Varsity Boys Golf Enjoys Successful Season
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
Kurt Fedewa
May 30


Raider softball gets two wins over St. Johns, Wins District Championship
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
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May 30


Shamrock softball recap from Central Montcalm, Vestaburg, and Fowler
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
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May 30


VFW Post 4090 Memorial Day Events
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
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May 22


Raider and Shamrock Baseball teams both featured in Diamond Classic field
The St. Patrick and Portland High School baseball teams were both honored among the top schools in the area with invitations to the 64th Dean Shippey Capital Diamond Classic. This year’s tournament is being held at McLane Stadium at MSU. The 2026 tournament field also includes Haslett, DeWitt, Lakewood, Okemos, Lansing Catholic, Williamston, Mason, and Grand Ledge. Severe weather caused some scheduling changes in the tournament. Unfortunately, both the Shamrocks and the
Announcement
May 22


Local High School Students Selected for Prestigious Statewide Sutton Foster Competition
Two students from the Portland High School theater program have been selected to participate in the statewide Sutton Foster Awards competition, recognizing outstanding achievement in high school musical theater across Michigan. Liam Beckett, who played the role of Marius, and Josephine Polasek, who played the role of Eponine, earned the honor following their performances in this year’s production of Les Miserables: School Edition. The students will join top high school perf
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May 22


Raider Softball wins four of last five games
On Saturday, May 16th, the Raiders faced Owosso, Saranac and Williamston. Owosso 9, Portland 6 Both teams had nine hits in the game, but the Trojans were able to drive more of their runners in to score. Bella Spitzley and Molli Miilu each had two hits for Portland. Miilu struck out six in the game. Portland 13, Saranac 2 Miilu had a hot bat in the game going four of four with four RBIs. Lilly Thelen added three hits for Portland, while Kameryn Burnham and Veda Smith ea
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May 22


Shamrock Softball drops two to Dansville, wins Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart Tournament
The St. Patrick’s Girls Varsity Softball team finished the CMAC league matchups on May 14th with a doubleheader loss in Dansville. The Shamrocks lost 1-10 in Game 1, and 0-11 in Game 2. In game one, Macie Leonard pitched and had three strikeouts, Gracelyn Rockey had a homerun, and Maria Austen and Lily Sandborn both added a hit. In game two, Kennedy Drake and Gracelyn Rockey pitched four strikeouts against the Aggies. The Shamrocks traveled to Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart on
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May 22


Several PHS Track and Field Athletes heading to State Meet
The following athletes have qualified for the MHSAA Division 2 State Track and Field meet. Boys 4x100 Carson Spenski, Nolan Zbytowski, Sawyer Dakin, Brady Rowe 43.30 state qualified 4x200 Carson Spenski, Sawyer Dakin, Nolan Zbytowski, Brady Rowe 1:29.33 state qualified and new school record 4x400 Brady Rowe, Nolan Zbytowski, Kehyan Page, Andrew Feldpausch 3:27.58 state qualified 4x800 Brady Rowe, Owen Moore, Donnie Richmond, Andrew Feldpausch state qualified 8:13.73 state q
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May 22


Portland’s Makayla Evensen signs to play volleyball and run track at University of Findlay
Makayla Evensen, a 2026 PHS graduate, recently signed to play volleyball and run track at the University of Findlay next year. Evensen is receiving a full dual scholarship to participate in both sports at the NCAA Division II school in Findlay OH. Evensen qualified for the MHSAA Division 2 State rack meet recently. Her 4x100 team consisting of herself, MaKenzie Wymer, Esther Moritz, and Marisa Weber qualified for states with a time of 50.67, a new PHS record. Evensen al
James Townsend
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