The Denbigh Patriots basketball team (Newport News, VA), was overwhelmed 72-40 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Bethel Bruins (Hampton, VA)

The Bruins now possess a 9-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hampton for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 31. Bethel will battle a Crabbers team coming off a 70-47 league win over Deep Creek (Chesapeake, VA). The Crabbers record now stands at 9-7.

The Patriots (2-13) will now prepare for their battle against Phoebus (Hampton, VA). The Phantoms come into the Peninsula battle with a 9-9 record. In their last battle, Phoebus trounced Jamestown (Williamsburg, VA), 73-43, in a non-league outing.