The East Providence Townies basketball team (East Providence, RI), was nudged 71-67 in Thursday's league battle with the host Barrington Eagles (Barrington, RI)

The Eagles now possess a 13-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Central for a State Championship battle on Tuesday, February 7. Barrington will battle a Knights team coming off a 79-51 league loss to La Salle Academy (Providence, RI). The Knights record now stands at 11-4.

The Townies (10-5) will now prepare for their battle against La Salle Academy (Providence, RI). The Rams come into the State Championship battle with a 15-1 record. In their last battle, La Salle Academy edged Central (Providence, RI), 79-51, in a league battle.