Maryland High School Basketball - Atholton nips Glenelg
January 4, 2023: Glenelg, MD 21737 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Atholton Raiders (Columbia, MD) and the host Glenelg Gladiators (Glenelg, MD), saw Atholton's basketball squad hold off Glenelg by a count of 53-46.
With the victory, Atholton upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Reservoir (Fulton, MD) to play the 'Gators in a Howard County challenge on Friday, January 6. The 'Gators come into the challenge with a record of 6-0. Reservoir won 58-43 in their recent league challenge against Centennial (Ellicott City, MD)
Next up, the Gladiators play the Liberty Lions (Sykesville, MD) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 9. Glenelg will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 53-36 league win over Winters Mill (Westminster, MD).
Game Summary
The Raiders, who trailed 29-22 midway through the 3rd quarter rallied for a 53-46 victory behind 13 second half points by Christian Jackson.