Portsmouth tennis teams sweep Oyster River

Girls and boys squads dominate Seacoast rivals in season opener

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:05pm

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The Portsmouth High School girls and boys tennis teams both recorded 9-0 sweeps over Seacoast rival Oyster River in their season-opening matches on Monday, April 6. The girls team, led by head coach Wendy Poutre, faced some tough competition at the top of the lineup but ultimately cruised to a decisive victory. The boys team also handily defeated Oyster River in their first outing of the year.

Why it matters

Tennis is a popular high school sport in the Seacoast region, with Portsmouth and Oyster River maintaining a longstanding rivalry. These one-sided results to start the season suggest Portsmouth's programs may be the teams to beat in Division II this year, continuing their recent dominance over their local foes.

The details

The Portsmouth girls team did not drop a single set in their 9-0 win, though Oyster River put up a fight at the top of the lineup. The boys team was equally dominant, sweeping all nine matches against their crosstown rivals.

  • The matches took place on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • This was the season opener for both the Portsmouth girls and boys tennis teams.

The players

Wendy Poutre

The head coach of the Portsmouth High School girls tennis team.

Portsmouth High School girls tennis team

The Division II girls tennis team from Portsmouth High School that recorded a 9-0 sweep over Oyster River in their season opener.

Portsmouth High School boys tennis team

The Division II boys tennis team from Portsmouth High School that also recorded a 9-0 victory over Oyster River in their first match of the year.

Oyster River

The Seacoast rival of Portsmouth High School, whose girls and boys tennis teams were swept 9-0 by Portsmouth in the season opener.

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What they’re saying

“Nice first outing.”

— Wendy Poutre, Head Coach, Portsmouth High School girls tennis

“Oyster River gave us some good competitive matches, especially at the top.”

— Wendy Poutre, Head Coach, Portsmouth High School girls tennis

The takeaway

Portsmouth's tennis programs appear primed for another strong season, sweeping their Seacoast rival Oyster River in convincing fashion to open the year. The girls team in particular faced some tough competition at the top of the lineup but still managed to cruise to a 9-0 victory, suggesting they have the depth and talent to defend their Division II title.