Rhode Island High School Basketball - Smithfield nips Central
February 11, 2022: Providence, RI 02903 Smithfield Sentinels (Esmond, RI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Central Knights (Providence, RI), 52-51 in a league bout.
With the victory, Smithfield upgrades its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Sentinels travel to Portsmouth (Portsmouth, RI) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Monday, February 14. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 8-9. Portsmouth lost 63-57 in their recent league bout against Mt. Pleasant (Providence, RI)
Next up, the Knights play the Mt. Pleasant Kilties (Providence, RI) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 14. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 7-11 season record. The Kilties come into the bout with a 10-7 record after their 63-57 league win over Portsmouth (Portsmouth, RI).