Cranston East Thunderbolts (Cranston, RI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting East Providence Townies (East Providence, RI), 48-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cranston East upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Thunderbolts travel to Cumberland (Cumberland, RI) to play the Clippers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Clippers go into the bout with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Townies play the Cumberland Clippers (Cumberland, RI) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 3. East Providence will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Clippers go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 64-30 non-league loss to La Salle Academy (Providence, RI).