The Johnston Panthers tipped the host Shea Raiders basketball team by a final score of 86-79 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Tiverton Tigers (Tiverton, RI) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 8. Johnston will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 0-6 record after their 80-38 league loss to Tolman (Pawtucket, RI).

With the defeat, Shea moves to 3-5 on the year. The Raiders travel to Pilgrim (Warwick, RI) to face the Patriots in a Division 2 game on Monday, January 8. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 3-4. Pilgrim lost 50-49 in their recent league game against Mt. Hope (Bristol, RI)