Rodney Riders (Camden, DE) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the host Poly Panthers (Woodside, DE), 55-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Rodney upgrades its record to 7-0 on the campaign. The Riders host Cape Henlopen (Lewes, DE) to play the Vikings in a Henlopen - Northern bout on Thursday, January 8. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 6-1. Cape Henlopen lost 60-57 in their recent league bout against Sussex Central (Georgetown, DE)

Next up, the Panthers play the Smyrna Eagles (Smyrna, DE) in a Henlopen - Northern bout, on Tuesday, January 13. Poly will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record.