Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Wootton Patriots (Rockville, MD) and the visiting Richard Montgomery Rockets (Rockville, MD), saw Wootton's basketball squad overcome Richard Montgomery by a tally of 54-43.

With the victory, Wootton improves its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Northwood (Silver Spring, MD) to play the Gladiators in a Montgomery County - 4A East challenge on Friday, January 20. The Gladiators come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Northwood lost 34-30 in their recent league challenge against Blake (Silver Spring, MD)

Next up, the Rockets play the Poolesville Falcons (Poolesville, MD) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 17. Richard Montgomery will attempt to improve on its 6-5 season record.