Rhode Island High School Basketball - Burrillville nips North Smithfield
January 11, 2024: North Smithfield, RI 02896 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Burrillville Broncos (Harrisville, RI) and the host North Smithfield Northmen (North Smithfield, RI), saw Burrillville's basketball squad hold off North Smithfield by a count of 36-35.
With the victory, Burrillville upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Broncos travel to Times Squared Academy (Providence, RI) to play the Eagles in a Division 4 challenge on Monday, January 15. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Times Squared Academy lost 38-22 in their recent league challenge against Hope (Providence, RI)
Next up, the Northmen play the Narragansett Mariners (Narragansett, RI) in a Division 3 challenge, on Friday, January 12. North Smithfield will attempt to upgrade on its 6-1 season record. The Mariners come into the challenge with a 7-0 record after their 49-40 league win over Lincoln School (Providence, RI).