In Thursday's non-league match, the host Cranston East Thunderbolts basketball team scored a tight 49-46 triumph over the Prout Crusaders.

In their next game, the Thunderbolts meet the Cranston West Falcons (Cranston, RI) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 29. Cranston East will attempt to move on its 1-4 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 51-38 non-league loss to Woodstock Academy (Woodstock, CT).

With the defeat, Prout moves to 2-4 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Moses Brown (Providence, RI) to meet the Quakers in a Division 2 match on Wednesday, January 3. The Quakers enter the match with a record of 4-1. Moses Brown won 62-18 in their recent league match against West Warwick (West Warwick, RI)