Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Smithfield Sentinels (Esmond, RI) and the host Cranston East Thunderbolts (Cranston, RI), saw Smithfield's basketball squad overcome Cranston East by a tally of 53-37.

With the victory, Smithfield improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Sentinels travel to Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI) to play the Hawks in a Division 1 challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Bishop Hendricken lost 53-41 in their recent league challenge against Barrington (Barrington, RI)

Next up, the Thunderbolts play the Barrington Eagles (Barrington, RI) in a Division 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Cranston East will attempt to improve on its 4-12 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 14-1 record after their 53-41 league win over Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI).