Francis Scott Key Eagles (Union Bridge, MD) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Manchester Valley Mavericks (Manchester, MD), 54-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Francis Scott Key upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Eagles host South Carroll (Sykesville, MD) to clash with the Cavaliers in a Carroll County bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a record of 6-3. South Carroll lost 40-32 in their recent non-league bout against Catoctin (Thurmont, MD)

Next up, the Mavericks clash with the Tuscarora Titans (Frederick, MD) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Manchester Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Titans go into the bout with a 4-7 record after their 65-47 league win over North Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD).