In Friday's league challenge, the host Branford Hornets basketball squad scored a close 61-57 victory over the Guilford Grizzlies.

With the victory, Branford improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Hornets host Amity Regional (Woodbridge, CT) to confront the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 5-6. Amity Regional won 43-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Law (Milford, CT)

Next up, the Grizzlies confront the Cheshire Rams (Cheshire, CT) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Guilford will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 3-10 record after their 95-61 non-league loss to Wilbur Cross (New Haven, CT).