Friendly Patriots (Fort Washington, MD) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Central Falcons (Capitol Heights, MD), 69-59 in a league bout.

With the victory, Friendly upgrades its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Patriots host Gwynn Park (Brandywine, MD) to play the Yellowjackets in a Prince George's County 3A/2A/1A bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Yellowjackets come into the bout with a record of 9-6. Gwynn Park won 71-58 in their recent league bout against Crossland (Temple Hills, MD)

Next up, the Falcons play the Douglass Eagles (Upper Marlboro, MD) in a Prince George's County 3A/2A/1A bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 8-4 record after their 70-56 league win over Oxon Hill (Oxon Hill, MD).