The Novato Hornets basketball team (Novato, CA), was nudged 45-41 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting San Rafael Bulldogs (San Rafael, CA)

The Bulldogs now possess a 13-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Branson for a battle on Friday, January 19. San Rafael will confront a Bulls team coming off a 63-33 league loss to Tamalpais (Mill Valley, CA). The Bulls record now stands at 0-4.

The Hornets (4-6) will now prepare for their battle against Redwood (Larkspur, CA). The Giants come into the battle with a 17-1 record.