The Cumberland Clippers topped the host Classical Purples basketball team by a final score of 72-57 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Clippers face the Woonsocket Villa Novans (Woonsocket, RI) in a State Championship game, on Tuesday, January 31. Cumberland will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The Villa Novans enter the game with a 6-8 record after their 61-57 league loss to Portsmouth (Portsmouth, RI).

With the defeat, Classical moves to 7-8 on the year. The Purples travel to Portsmouth (Portsmouth, RI) to face the Patriots in a State Championship game on Tuesday, January 31. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 8-7. Portsmouth won 61-57 in their recent league game against Woonsocket (Woonsocket, RI)