In a defensive battle at Smithfield High School, the SKHS boys’ basketball team fell 45 – 41. SKHS junior Ben Hamill led the way with 19 points and senior James Perry added 10.

Down 22 – 19 at the half the Rebels took the lead late into the second half by four.

Smithfield surged ahead towards the end of the game, but a series of missed free throws by the Sentinels kept the Rebels’ hopes alive. Unfortunately, the Rebels could never overcome the deficit and ultimately were outscored 2 – 10 in the final 8 minutes of the contest.

The Rebels face Division 1 powerhouse Woonsocket High School tonight at SKHS.