Portsmouth's Sam Biddle Named Boys Lacrosse Preseason Player of Year

Junior midfielder honored by community vote ahead of 2026 season

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:52pm

A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a high school lacrosse game, with overlapping geometric shapes in navy, green, and white representing the players and movement on the field.A community-voted preseason honor highlights the competitive spirit and talent of high school lacrosse in the Seacoast region.Portsmouth Today

Portsmouth High School junior midfielder Sam Biddle was voted the Seacoast high school boys lacrosse Preseason Player of the Year for the 2026 season by the community, presented by York County Community College as part of the Athletes of the Week Program. Biddle won the poll by receiving nearly 20% of the votes.

Why it matters

The Preseason Player of the Year award is a prestigious honor that recognizes Biddle's talent and leadership heading into the upcoming lacrosse season. As a junior, he will be a key player for the Portsmouth team as they aim to compete for a championship.

The details

Biddle, a versatile midfielder, was selected for the award by the community through an online poll. He received the most votes out of all the nominated players in the Seacoast region.

  • The award was announced on April 10, 2026.

The players

Sam Biddle

A junior midfielder for the Portsmouth High School boys lacrosse team.

York County Community College

The college that presented the Preseason Player of the Year award as part of its Athletes of the Week Program.

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The takeaway

The Preseason Player of the Year award highlights Sam Biddle's talent and leadership heading into the 2026 boys lacrosse season. As a junior, he will be a key player for the Portsmouth High School team as they aim to compete for a championship in their local Seacoast region.