Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Johnston Panthers (Johnston, RI) and the host Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE (Cumberland, RI), saw Johnston's basketball squad overcome Blackstone Valley Prep by a tally of 31-15.

With the victory, Johnston improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Block Island (New Shoreham, RI) to confront the in a Division 4 challenge on Wednesday, February 1. The come into the challenge with a record of 2-3.

Next up, the PRIDE confront the Block Island (New Shoreham, RI) in a Division 4 challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Blackstone Valley Prep will attempt to improve on its 2-11 season record. The come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 26-24 league win over Blackstone Valley Prep (Cumberland, RI).