The La Salle Academy Rams topped the visiting Smithfield Sentinels basketball team by a final score of 65-55 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Rams face the East Providence Townies (East Providence, RI) in a State Championship game, on Wednesday, February 8. La Salle Academy will attempt to move on its 17-1 season record. The Townies enter the game with a 10-5 record after their 71-67 league loss to Barrington (Barrington, RI).

With the defeat, Smithfield falls to 6-6 on the campaign. The Sentinels travel to Central (Providence, RI) to confront the Knights in a State Championship battle on Friday, February 10. The Knights come into the battle with a record of 12-5. Central lost 70-65 in their recent league battle against Barrington (Barrington, RI)