The Central Knights basketball squad (Providence, RI), was nudged 77-72 in Friday's league battle with the host Classical Purple (Providence, RI)

With the victory, Classical advances its record to 12-5 on the year. The Purple travel to Central (Providence, RI) to meet the Knights in a Division I battle on Saturday, February 8. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 11-5. Central lost 85-78 in their recent league battle against La Salle Academy (Providence, RI)

The Knights now own a 11-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Classical for a Division I battle on Saturday, February 8. Central will meet a Purple squad coming off a 78-53 league win over Tolman (Pawtucket, RI). The Purple record now stands at 11-5.