Central Knights (Providence, RI) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Shea Raiders (Pawtucket, RI), 82-54 in a league match.

With the victory, Central upgrades its record to 5-0 on the year. The Knights host Cranston East (Cranston, RI) to face the Thunderbolts in a Division 1 match on Friday, January 3. The Thunderbolts enter the match with a record of 3-2. Cranston East lost 52-44 in their recent non-league match against Cranston West (Cranston, RI)

The Raiders now sport a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Johnston for a Division 1 match on Friday, January 3. Shea will face a Panthers squad coming off a 77-54 league loss to East Greenwich (East Greenwich, RI). The Panthers record now stands at 0-5.