Rhode Island High School Basketball - East Providence nips Smithfield
January 28, 2022: Esmond, RI 02917 East Providence Townies (East Providence, RI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Smithfield Sentinels (Esmond, RI), 62-57 in a league bout.
With the win, East Providence upgrades its record to 6-5 on the season. The Townies host Mt. Pleasant (Providence, RI) to play the Kilties in a State Championship bout on Tuesday, February 1. The Kilties go into the bout with a record of 7-5. Mt. Pleasant lost 68-50 in their recent league bout against La Salle Academy (Providence, RI)
Next up, the Sentinels play the La Salle Academy Rams (Providence, RI) in a State Championship bout, on Tuesday, February 1. Smithfield will attempt to upgrade on its 9-3 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 11-1 record after their 68-50 league win over Mt. Pleasant (Providence, RI).