Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Cranston East Thunderbolts (Cranston, RI) and the visiting Westerly Bulldogs (Westerly, RI), saw Cranston East's basketball squad hold off Westerly by a tally of 59-56.

With the victory, Cranston East improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Thunderbolts travel to Smithfield (Esmond, RI) to confront the Sentinels in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Sentinels come into the challenge with a record of 1-4.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Classical Purples (Providence, RI) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Westerly will attempt to improve on its 7-1 season record. The Purples come into the challenge with a 2-6 record after their 47-37 non-league win over Woonsocket (Woonsocket, RI).