In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Bishop Hendricken Hawks basketball team scored a good 60-51 triumph over the Smithfield Sentinels.

In their next game, the Hawks face the Barrington Eagles (Barrington, RI) in a State Championship match, on Thursday, January 19. Bishop Hendricken will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 8-4 record after their 80-65 league win over Cranston East (Cranston, RI).

With the defeat, Smithfield moves to 3-5 on the year. The Sentinels host Cranston East (Cranston, RI) to face the Thunderbolts in a State Championship match on Thursday, January 19. The Thunderbolts enter the match with a record of 5-7. Cranston East lost 80-65 in their recent league match against Barrington (Barrington, RI)