Cranston East Thunderbolts (Cranston, RI) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Woonsocket Villa Novans (Woonsocket, RI), 52-26 in a league bout.

With the win, Cranston East upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Thunderbolts host La Salle Academy (Providence, RI) to play the Rams in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 4-3. La Salle Academy won 57-43 in their recent non-league bout against Mt. Pleasant (Providence, RI)

Next up, the Villa Novans play the Mt. Pleasant Kilties (Providence, RI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. Woonsocket will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Kilties go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 57-43 non-league loss to La Salle Academy (Providence, RI).