Rhode Island High School Basketball - Hope nips Middletown
January 24, 2022: Providence, RI 02906 Hope Blue Wave (Providence, RI) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Middletown Islanders (Middletown, RI), 69-64 in a league bout.
With the victory, Hope upgrades its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Blue Wave travel to North Providence (North Providence, RI) to play the Cougars in a Division 2 bout on Wednesday, January 26. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 4-7. North Providence lost 58-55 in their recent league bout against Cranston West (Cranston, RI)
Next up, the Islanders play the Johnston Panthers (Johnston, RI) in a Division 2 bout, on Wednesday, January 26. Middletown will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 5-5 record after their 56-55 league win over Lincoln (Lincoln, RI).