The Johnston Panthers basketball squad (Johnston, RI), was crushed 59-34 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting East Providence Townies (East Providence, RI)

With the victory, East Providence advances its record to 9-12 on the year. The Townies host Tolman (Pawtucket, RI) to meet the Tigers in a Division I battle on Thursday, February 13. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 12-9. Tolman won 60-49 in their recent non-league battle against Cranston West (Cranston, RI)

The Panthers now own a 0-20 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bishop Hendricken for a Division I battle on Thursday, February 13. Johnston will meet a Hawks squad coming off a 64-42 league win over Cranston East (Cranston, RI). The Hawks record now stands at 15-6.