Rhode Island High School Basketball - North Kingstown nips St. Raphael Academy
January 8, 2019: Pawtucket, RI 02860 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the North Kingstown Skippers (North Kingstown, RI) and the host St. Raphael Academy Saints (Pawtucket, RI), saw North Kingstown's basketball squad hold off St. Raphael Academy by a count of 34-31.
With the victory, North Kingstown upgrades its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Skippers travel to Portsmouth (Portsmouth, RI) to play the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 10. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 7-2. Portsmouth lost 59-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Johnston (Johnston, RI)
Next up, the Saints play the Johnston Panthers (Johnston, RI) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 10. St. Raphael Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 59-42 non-league win over Portsmouth (Portsmouth, RI).