Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Cranston East Thunderbolts (Cranston, RI) and the host Classical Purples (Providence, RI), saw Cranston East's basketball squad wallop Classical by a tally of 56-28.

With the victory, Cranston East improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Thunderbolts host Cumberland (Cumberland, RI) to confront the Clippers in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 18. The Clippers come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Purples confront the East Providence Townies (East Providence, RI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Classical will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record.