Here is some info about Portsmouth vs. common opponents:
Ironton.......last update 1/10/24
Series standing: 95-76 Portsmouth
Highlights: The Trojans defeated the Fighting Tigers in the sectional in both 1978 and 1988 (Trojans would go on to win the state), PHS defeated Ironton in the regional final in 2012. The 2011 state tournament team won at IHS 66-41. Portsmouth handed Ironton its only SEOAL defeat in 2010, with a 63-60 win the last game of the regular season. The Trojans defeated IHS on Dec.7, 2013, 50-36, and on February 6, 2014, PHS beat the Fighting Tigers 71-40. On Jan 2, 2015, Portsmouth defeated Ironton 41-36 at PHS to improve to 86-64 all-time vs. the Fighting Tigers. On Jan.20, 2015, Ironton defeated Portsmouth 57-46. On March 18, 2015, Portsmouth defeated Ironton 72-51 in the regional semifinals.. On Jan.19, 2016, Portsmouth won at Ironton 66-50. Ironton won at Portsmouth 73-63 on Feb.2, 2016. Series has been updated 2/6/2016. Portsmouth won at Ironton 55-46 on 1/17/2017. Series has been updated. On 1/24/2017, Portsmouth defeated Ironton 69-63. Series has been updated. Updated 1/20/2017, Portsmouth won at Ironton 56-50. Updated 2/17/2018, Portsmouth defeated Ironton 71-56 at PHS. Ironton won at PHS 73-56 on 1/18/19. Ironton defeated PHS 69-24 at Ironton. Series updated 2/16/19. Updated 1/11/20, Ironton defeated Portsmouth 62-61. Updated 2/13/20: Ironton defeated PHS 53-33; series standing has been updated. Updated 2/6/21: Ironton defeated PHS 52-38 at IHS. Updated 2/11/21: Ironton defeated Portsmouth 48-44. Series updated. Ironton defeated Portsmouth 81-67 on 2/5/2022. Series updated. Ironton defeated Portsmouth 65-64 on 2/8/22. Series updated. Update: Ironton defeated Portsmouth 77-71 in OT. Ironton defeated Portsmouth 79-64 on 2/10/23. Tigers have won 10 in a row vs. Trojans. Update: PHS beat Ironton 67-37, breaking a 10 game losing streak vs. IHS. PHS defeated Ironton 92-85 in 3 OT on 2/6/24. Series updated. Discovered another win vs. Ironton: May 8, 1908.....PHS 22, Ironton 4. Series included this win.
Chillicothe......last played 12/27/14
Series standing: 45-43 Chillicothe
Highlights: The Trojans beat the undefeated Cavaliers in the 1951 district final 53-51, beat Chillicothe once again in 1961 in the district final 52-51 (Trojans would go on to win the state). The 1978 state champion PHS squad beat Chillicothe in the regular season 62-54. The 1988 state champion Trojans beat CHS in the regular season, while the 2011 and 2012 state tournament teams enjoyed regular season wins over the Cavaliers. The 2012 win by PHS was the Trojans first at CHS since 1998. Chillicothe beat the Trojans 66-50 on Feb.11, 2014 to take a 44-43 series lead. CHS has won 18 of the last 21 meetings. On Dec.27, 2014, Chillicothe won at Portsmouth 66-52 in the Wendy's Classic. Although the Cavaliers lead the all time series, the Trojans are 9-4 vs. Chillicothe in tournament play, including district championship wins in 1950, 1951, 1960, and 1961 (4-0 record).
Wheelersburg.........last update 12/30/23
Series standing: 24-23 Portsmouth
Highlights: Portsmouth beat Wheelersburg in the 2011 regional semifinal 45-39, the first time the Trojans and Pirates met past the district tournament. PHS is 5-4 in tournament play vs. the Burg, winning in 1978, 1983, 1987, 2011, and 2012. PHS handed Wheelersburg its most lopsided loss in the series, as the Trojans beat the Pirates 63-32 at WHS in 2012. Wheelersburg beat PHS 45-42 in the 2013 sectional. The Trojans beat the Pirates 42-38 on February 5, 2014. Portsmouth beat Wheelersburg 67-49 on Dec.26, 2015 in the Wendy's Classic at PHS. Portsmouth won at Wheelersburg 56-55 on Feb.10, 2016. On Feb.4, 2017, Portsmouth beat Wheelersburg 77-75 in OT (Trojans have now won 11 of the last 12 games vs. WHS). Series has been updated. Updated 1/20/2018, Wheelersburg beat Portsmouth 56-47 at WHS. Updated 1/7/2019, Wheelersburg beat Portsmouth 70-57. Update 2/5/20: Wheelersburg beat Portsmouth 69-32 on 1/18/20. Series standing has been updated. Wheelersburg defeated PHS 66-41 on 1/23/21. Updated 12/29/21: Portsmouth won at Wheelersburg 56-44. Series updated. Updated 12/31/22: Wheelersburg 64, PHS 55. Wheelersburg beat PHS 68-51 on 12/29/23.
Gallia Academy.........last update 1/26/27
Series standing: 47-20 Portsmouth
Highlights: Portsmouth has swept Gallia Academy twice each of the last 4 years in SEOAL play. In 1982, PHS escaped with an 62-60 sectional win over the Blue Devils, and in 1988 beat GAHS again in the tourney, this time in the district semifinals 46-37. The Trojans ended the Blue Devils season in the 2001 sectional with a 53-39 win. PHS defeated Gallia Academy at GAHS on Jan.10, 2014 by a score of 49-24. The Trojans beat Gallia Academy in the final game of the 2013-2014 regular season by a score of 67-36, making it a two game sweep of the Blue Devils for 5 consecutive seasons. Portsmouth beat Gallia Academy 72-47 on Dec.5, 2014 in the first game of the 2014-2015 season. On Jan.24, 2015, Portsmouth defeated Gallia Academy 54-49 to complete a 6 year sweep of the Blue Devils (12-0). Jan.15, 2016: Portsmouth won at Gallia Academy 67-62. Portsmouth beat Gallia Academy 66-52 on Feb.12, 2016. Series has been updated. Gallia Academy defeated PHS 48-43 on 1/20/2017 at PHS. Feb.17, 2017: Gallia Academy defeated PHS 81-57 at GAHS to end the regular season. Updated on 1/29/2018 to include GAHS's 76-50 win over Portsmouth. Updated on 2/14/2018 to include GAHS's 71-68 2OT win at Portsmouth. GAHS defeated PHS 62-44 on 1/15/19 for their 5th straight win. Updated 1/16/19. Updated 2/8/2019, Gallia Academy defeated Portsmouth 55-37. Updated 1/8/20, PHS won at GAHS 55-41, breaking a 6 game winning streak by the Blue Devils. Update 2/5/20: PHS beat GAHS 70-56 on 2/3/20. Series standing has been updated. Updated 1/8/2021, PHS defeated GAHS 58-55 @PHS. Update 1/30/21: Gallia Academy defeated PHS 54-42. Series has been updated. PHS defeated GAHS 65-53 on 1/29/22. Series updated. PHS defeated GAHS 54-50 2/07/22. Series updated. Update 1/7/23: GAHS beat PHS 91-82. GAHS beat PHS 65-55 on 2/3/23. Series updated. PHS beat GAHS 65-47 on 12/15/23. Series updated. GAHS defeated PHS 60-57 on 1/26/24. Series updated.
Ashland (KY)........last played 2002 season
Series standing: 46-28 Portsmouth
Highlights: The Trojans are the only school that leads the series against Kentucky's all-time winningest program (at least 20 games in a series). PHS hammered the Tomcats in 1990 with a 110-50 OKAC win. At one point in OKAC play, Portsmouth had defeated Ashland 11 straight times. Jason Taylor's 3 pointer at the buzzer gave the Trojans a 57-56 win in 1989 at AHS.
Huntington (WV)........last played 2000 season
Series standing: 19-13 Portsmouth
Highlights: The Trojans have won the last 2 games vs. the Highlanders (formerly the Pony Express), those being in 2000 and 1994. Huntington beat the 1978 state champion Trojans in the regular season. PHS and HHS won the state championships in their respective states in 1961, but did not play each other. The 1931 state champion Trojans swept two from the Pony Express, while the 1934 team also beat HHS.
Special note: Going into the 2013-2014 season, Portsmouth has compiled a 28-0 record vs. Logan, Jackson, Gallia Academy, and Marietta in SEOAL play the last 4 years. (Marietta left the league after the 2011 season) Series records vs. Gallia Academy, Ironton and Wheelersburg have been updated as of February 8, 2014. The series standing with Chillicothe has been updated as of Feb.12, 2014. Portsmouth completed a 5 year sweep of Logan, Gallia Academy, and Jackson in SEOAL play and now have a 30-0 record vs. those 3 schools since Coach Eugene Collins took over as head coach at PHS in the 2009-2010 season.
Portsmouth finished SEOAL play with a 35-1 record over the last 6 years vs. Gallia Academy, Jackson, and Logan. Logan beat the Trojans 60-56 in their last SEOAL game vs. Portsmouth, snapping a 35 game winning streak by the Trojans vs. those 3 schools.