Basketball Recap: Matt Raffa commands the offense for Eagles win

By Team Reports Feb 5, 2024, 7:17pm

Basketball Recap: Barrington Eagles vs. Cumberland Clippers

On Monday, the Barrington Eagles faced the Cumberland Clippers in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Barrington enjoyed a cozy 59-42 win over the Clippers. The win was familiar territory for Barrington who now have six in a row.

Barrington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Matt Raffa led the charge by scoring 18 points. Evan Anderson was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.

Barrington's win bumped their record up to 17-1. As for Cumberland, their loss dropped their record down to 10-7.

Barrington will be playing at home against the Sentinels at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cumberland, they will head out on the road to face off against the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Rhode Island (Portsmouth is ranked 12th, while the Clippers are ranked eighth).