In Wednesday's league match, the visiting Atholton Raiders basketball team scored a tight 66-61 triumph over the Hammond Golden Bears.

In their next game, the Raiders meet the Long Reach Lightning (Columbia, MD) in a Howard County match, on Friday, January 5. Atholton will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Lightning enter the match with a 9-1 record after their 79-52 league win over Reservoir (Fulton, MD).

With the defeat, Hammond moves to 3-5 on the year. The Golden bears host Reservoir (Fulton, MD) to meet the 'Gators in a Howard County match on Friday, January 5. The 'Gators enter the match with a record of 1-7. Reservoir lost 79-52 in their recent league match against Long Reach (Columbia, MD)