Fans at Friday's league challenge between the North Smithfield Northmen (North Smithfield, RI) and the host Central Falls Warriors (Central Falls, RI), saw North Smithfield's basketball squad hold off Central Falls by a tally of 60-55.

With the victory, North Smithfield improves its record to 13-2 on the campaign. The Northmen host Scituate (North Scituate, RI) to battle the Spartans in a Division 3 battle on Tuesday, January 31. The Spartans come into the battle with a record of 1-8. Scituate lost 44-35 in their recent league battle against Mount St. Charles Academy (Woonsocket, RI)

The Warriors (6-8) will now prepare for their battle against Mount St. Charles Academy (Woonsocket, RI). The Mounties come into the Division 3 battle with a 6-9 record. In their last battle, Mount St. Charles Academy edged Scituate (North Scituate, RI), 44-35, in a league battle.