People of Portsmouth

[balltime]

We would like to thank all the people of Portsmouth for all they have done for us and our son Tory.Times have changed put ptown has let us know that people do care about kids,it was hard to have our son so far away but it was alot easier with the help of some great people!My faith is restored in alot of ways after this experience.Coach Josh Shoemaker and his staff coach collins and staff, athletic department and school have all been great. and just people of Portsmouth thanks for your support and help.Collins,coach Shane and Erica you are special people who will always have a place in our heart,im sure Ive missed some peolpe but all have been great.We will never forget all you have done and we are Portsmouth Trojans forever! Had to add thanks to Torys teamates also who took him in and let him be one of the boys! THANKS SO MUCH! LEE,SARAH,TORY,JUSTIN HORNE

[luvthegame]

Great post with a lot of class!!!!

[trojandave]

balltime: I have enjoyed watching Tory these past two seasons and have witnessed one of the all time best players ever to wear a Trojan uniform........we haven't had too many as good as Tory play at Portsmouth........and it is special when we see someone with the ability that he showed........I hope he gets a good situation to play college ball because I think he can do well in the right place........I wish him the best and will miss watching #23.........THANKS, TORY!!

[The Instructor]

Balltime, thanks for posting something positive on a public forum. Often times, people are quick to post negative remarks but not postive remarks. I know those you mentioned in the post and the Portsmouth High School staff in general appreciate it. I wish Tory and your family all the best. Thanks Again!

[biggdowgg]

enjoyed seeing this young man play, good luck to him..

I met his grandfather riding up the elavatot at the last home game,and talked to him for a few minutes before the Ironton game,,very very nice people.

[trojan7]

Balltime: it's been great watching your son these past two years. Thank you for allowing us to witness his gift of playing basketball. I have never seen a player so smoothe in a Portsmouth uniform or any uniform for that matter at the high school level. I wish him and you all the best and remember you all always have a home in Portsmouth. Once a Trojan, Always a Trojan

[oldtrojan]

An absolute pleasure watching this young man grow both as an excellent athlete, but more importantly as a person. Good luck to Tory in all his future goals.
Thanks to his Family for allowing us to share in the life of a fine young man. Good luck to all. Remember always:

" ONCE A TROJAN ALWAYS A TROJAN"

[bvmv4life]

Good Luck Tory Horne!!! When Portsmouth was in Chillicothe I seen one of the best High School games this season, you torched us for 34(I believe) in that game. A GREAT talent! Once again good luck from Chillicothe...

[TrojanXplosion]

Good luck in future endeavors!

[Hoggy]

Very nice and sincere post. It is good to see someone actually post a heart felt message instead of the typical opinionated reply.

For an outsider that doesn't know...where is the Horne family originally from?