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Portsmouth Christian boys basketball advances in Division IV tournament
Fourth-seeded team pulls away from No. 13 Epping in second half
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Portsmouth Christian Academy boys basketball team broke open its Division IV first-round matchup against No. 13 Epping in a key eight-minute stretch in the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 24. After a timeout with 4:24 left in the third quarter, fourth-seeded Portsmouth Christian, clinging to a narrow lead, went on a decisive run to pull away for the victory.
Why it matters
The win advances Portsmouth Christian in the Division IV tournament, the state's smallest high school basketball classification. The team is looking to make a deep playoff run after a strong regular season.
The details
Portsmouth Christian was leading by a slim margin when they called a timeout with 4:24 left in the third quarter. Coming out of the timeout, the team ramped up its defensive intensity, forcing turnovers and converting on the other end to build a comfortable lead they would not relinquish.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
- Portsmouth Christian called a key timeout with 4:24 left in the third quarter.
The players
Portsmouth Christian Academy
The fourth-seeded boys basketball team in the Division IV tournament.
Epping
The No. 13 seed that faced off against Portsmouth Christian in the first round.
What’s next
Portsmouth Christian will advance to face the winner of the No. 5 vs. No. 12 matchup in the Division IV quarterfinals.
The takeaway
Portsmouth Christian's defensive intensity and timely run in the second half proved to be the difference, allowing the fourth-seeded team to advance in the Division IV tournament and keep its postseason hopes alive.
