Rhode Island High School Basketball - East Providence trounced by Classical
January 24, 2023: Providence, RI 02903 In Tuesday's league match, the host Classical Purples basketball team scored a decisive 71-42 triumph over the East Providence Townies.
In their next game, the Purples meet the North Kingstown Skippers (North Kingstown, RI) in a State Championship match, on Friday, January 27. Classical will attempt to move on its 3-7 season record. The Skippers enter the match with a 13-2 record after their 58-44 league win over St. Mary Academy-Bay View (East Providence, RI).
With the defeat, East Providence moves to 2-10 on the year. The Townies host Rogers (Newport, RI) to meet the Vikings in a State Championship match on Thursday, January 26. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 6-5. Rogers lost 52-48 in their recent league match against Juanita Sanchez Complex (Providence, RI)