Rhode Island High School Basketball - Cranston East nipped by Portsmouth
February 1, 2022: Cranston, RI 02910 The Portsmouth Patriots tipped the host Cranston East Thunderbolts basketball team by a final score of 57-50 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Patriots face the La Salle Academy Rams (Providence, RI) in a State Championship game, on Thursday, February 3. Portsmouth will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 13-1 record after their 62-60 league win over Smithfield (Esmond, RI).
With the defeat, Cranston East moves to 5-10 on the year. The Thunderbolts travel to Smithfield (Esmond, RI) to face the Sentinels in a State Championship game on Thursday, February 3. The Sentinels enter the game with a record of 9-4. Smithfield lost 62-60 in their recent league game against La Salle Academy (Providence, RI)