Portsmouth High School softball secured a 5-4 victory over Spaulding in their Division I season opener, with freshman Abby Craig delivering a game-winning two-run double in the sixth inning. Ally Girald led the Clippers with three hits, while pitcher Kendall Holt allowed two earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Maddie Hartman stood out for Spaulding, contributing both offensively and as a pitcher with two hits and seven strikeouts over six innings.
In other matchups, Winnacunnet defeated Keene 8-3 in their Division I opener, propelled by Maeva Shapiro's two home runs and four RBIs. St. Thomas Aquinas claimed a 9-2 victory over Trinity in their Division III opener, with senior Abbie Gaynor excelling on the mound and at the plate. Additionally, Portsmouth cruised to a 16-1 win over Spaulding in a Division I matchup, highlighted by Joe Zingariello's strong pitching performance and offensive contributions from various players.