Friendly Patriots (Fort Washington, MD) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Crossland Cavaliers (Temple Hills, MD), 65-35 in a league bout.

With the win, Friendly upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Patriots host Fairmont Heights (Capitol Heights, MD) to clash with the Hornets in a Prince George's County 3A/2A/1A bout on Thursday, January 19. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 1-5. Fairmont Heights lost 65-28 in their recent league bout against Surrattsville (Clinton, MD)

Next up, the Cavaliers clash with the Friendly Patriots (Fort Washington, MD) in a Prince George's County 3A/2A/1A bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Crossland will attempt to upgrade on its 0-7 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 59-39 league win over Fairmont Heights (Capitol Heights, MD).