Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Burrillville Broncos (Harrisville, RI) and the host North Smithfield Northmen (North Smithfield, RI), saw Burrillville's basketball squad hold off North Smithfield by a count of 36-35.

With the victory, Burrillville upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Broncos travel to Times Squared Academy (Providence, RI) to play the Eagles in a Division 4 challenge on Monday, January 15. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Times Squared Academy lost 38-22 in their recent league challenge against Hope (Providence, RI)

Next up, the Northmen play the Narragansett Mariners (Narragansett, RI) in a Division 3 challenge, on Friday, January 12. North Smithfield will attempt to upgrade on its 6-1 season record. The Mariners come into the challenge with a 7-0 record after their 49-40 league win over Lincoln School (Providence, RI).