Friendly Patriots (Fort Washington, MD) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Surrattsville Hornets (Clinton, MD), 79-74 in a league bout.

With the win, Friendly upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Patriots host Douglass (Upper Marlboro, MD) to play the Eagles in a Prince George's County 3A/2A/1A bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 7-5. Douglass lost 67-59 in their recent league bout against Largo (Upper Marlboro, MD)

Next up, the Hornets play the Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South (Upper Marlboro, MD) in a Prince George's County 3A/2A/1A bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Surrattsville will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The go into the bout with a 3-6 record after their 85-75 league loss to Central (Capitol Heights, MD).