The Portsmouth Patriots tipped the visiting Cranston East Thunderbolts basketball team by a final score of 74-71 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Bishop Hendricken Hawks (Warwick, RI) in a State Championship game, on Friday, February 10. Portsmouth will attempt to move on its 10-7 season record. The Hawks enter the game with a 15-3 record after their 63-59 league loss to Cumberland (Cumberland, RI).

With the defeat, Cranston East moves to 7-12 on the year. The Thunderbolts host Cumberland (Cumberland, RI) to face the Clippers in a State Championship game on Friday, February 10. The Clippers enter the game with a record of 8-9. Cumberland won 63-59 in their recent league game against Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI)