Rhode Island High School Basketball - Portsmouth beaten by Central
January 17, 2023: Providence, RI 02903 In Tuesday's league match, the host Central Knights basketball team scored a good 85-76 triumph over the Portsmouth Patriots.
In their next game, the Knights face the Cumberland Clippers (Cumberland, RI) in a State Championship match, on Thursday, January 19. Central will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Clippers enter the match with a 4-5 record after their 53-50 league win over Narragansett (Narragansett, RI).
With the defeat, Portsmouth moves to 4-6 on the year. The Patriots host Mt. Pleasant (Providence, RI) to face the Kilties in a State Championship match on Thursday, January 19. The Kilties enter the match with a record of 3-6. Mt. Pleasant lost 70-41 in their recent league match against Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI)