Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE Face Providence Country Day Knights in Basketball Matchup

Teams look to bounce back from recent losses in this high school basketball showdown.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE basketball team will take on the Providence Country Day Knights on Thursday evening. Both teams are looking to rebound after recent losses, with Blackstone Valley Prep coming off a win over St. Patrick Academy and Providence Country Day falling to Tiverton. Key players to watch include Gabriel Johnson and Maddux Fredericks for the Knights, as well as a focus on stopping Maxwell Tuthill, who had a dominant 31-point performance when the teams last met in December 2025.

Why it matters

This is an important high school basketball matchup between two Rhode Island teams looking to improve their records and gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The outcome could impact playoff seeding and bragging rights in the local basketball community.

The details

Blackstone Valley Prep has been on an upward trend, increasing their point totals in each of their last three games. Meanwhile, Providence Country Day is looking to bounce back after losing three of their last four games. Both teams will be focused on containing the other's key players, with Blackstone Valley Prep needing to slow down Gabriel Johnson and Providence Country Day aiming to stop Maxwell Tuthill after his big game against them earlier in the season.

  • The game is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Blackstone Valley Prep beat St. Patrick Academy 62-50 on Tuesday.
  • Providence Country Day lost to Tiverton 63-48 on Wednesday.

The players

Gabriel Johnson

A Providence Country Day player who posted 16 points and 8 rebounds in the last matchup between these teams.

Maddux Fredericks

A Providence Country Day player who nearly recorded a double-double with 14 points and 9 rebounds in the previous game.

Maxwell Tuthill

A Providence Country Day player who scored 31 points in the team's 71-51 win over Blackstone Valley Prep in December 2025.

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What’s next

Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out if Blackstone Valley Prep was able to stop Maxwell Tuthill and the Providence Country Day Knights.

The takeaway

This high school basketball matchup between Blackstone Valley Prep and Providence Country Day features two teams looking to bounce back from recent losses and gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The outcome could have implications for playoff seeding and local bragging rights.