The North Kingstown Skippers basketball team (North Kingstown, RI), was nudged 54-49 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting East Providence Townies (East Providence, RI)

The Townies now possess a 4-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Narragansett for a non-league battle on Wednesday, February 7.

The Skippers (8-10) will now prepare for their battle against Classical (Providence, RI). The Purples come into the battle with a 9-5 record.