The Johnston Panthers tipped the host Middletown Islanders basketball team by a final score of 59-52 in Sunday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Smithfield Sentinels (Esmond, RI) in a non-league game, on Thursday, March 2. Johnston will attempt to move on its 19-4 season record. The Sentinels enter the game with a 9-10 record after their 62-32 non-league loss to Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI).

With the defeat, Middletown moves to 17-6 on the year. The Islanders host Chariho (Wood River Junction, RI) to face the Chargers in a non-league game on Thursday, March 2. The Chargers enter the game with a record of 17-5. Chariho lost 71-67 in their recent non-league game against St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket, RI)