Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Cranston East Thunderbolts (Cranston, RI) and the visiting Barrington Eagles (Barrington, RI), saw Cranston East's basketball squad hold off Barrington by a tally of 40-37.

With the victory, Cranston East improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Thunderbolts travel to Classical (Providence, RI) to play the Purples in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 13. The Purples come into the challenge with a record of 1-2. Classical lost 46-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI)

Next up, the Eagles play the La Salle Academy Rams (Providence, RI) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Barrington will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 73-18 non-league win over Woonsocket (Woonsocket, RI).