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posted 03/08/2022
Congratulations to the Portland 8th grade travel basketball team for winning the 2021-22 Championship!
The boys battled all season long but played their best basketball of the season during the tournament. Portland played Old Lyme in the opening round and were victorious 44-36. With the win, they moved onto the final four matchup vs. E. Haddam and opened the game with one of the best 1st quarters ever played jumping out to a 22-5 lead. E. Haddam didn't go down without a fight but were never able to overcome the early lead by Portland. Portland won 57-39 which set them up to play the championship game later that same day. The championship game was set to be played in the Portland Middle School with Stonington facing Portland for the 8th grade NIT Championship. Once again Portland came out strong in the 1st quarter stunning the high powered Stonington offense with a 16-5 lead. Portland was able to maintain a lead for the entire game and came away victorious with a 47-36 final score.

The 8th grade travel baskeball team consists of the following players & coaches:
Players:
Aaron Ciarleglio, Brady Daggett, Ryan Farley, Jacob Gaudino, Connor Libby, Cam Lopez, Cade Modon, Drew Sobieski, Ethan Wells
Coaches:
Jon Daggett, Pat Farley, Steve Ciarleglio
Thank you to all the coaches, players, parents and staff that made this a special year for travel basketball!
Portland Travel Basketball Club