Rhode Island High School Basketball - Portsmouth holds off Classical
January 10, 2023: Providence, RI 02903 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Portsmouth Patriots (Portsmouth, RI) and the host Classical Purples (Providence, RI), saw Portsmouth's basketball squad hold off Classical by a tally of 47-46.
With the victory, Portsmouth improves its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Patriots host Rogers (Newport, RI) to confront the Vikings in a State Championship challenge on Thursday, January 12. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Rogers won 48-42 in their recent league challenge against Westerly (Westerly, RI)
Next up, the Purples confront the La Salle Academy Rams (Providence, RI) in a State Championship challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Classical will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 56-39 league win over St. Mary Academy-Bay View (East Providence, RI).