Benjamin Franklin Bayhawks (Baltimore, MD) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Patterson Clippers (Baltimore, MD), 68-66 in a league bout.

With the win, Benjamin Franklin upgrades its record to 9-1 on the season. The Bayhawks travel to Chesapeake (Baltimore, MD) to play the Bay Hawks in a non-league bout on Monday, January 8. The Bay Hawks go into the bout with a record of 2-8. Chesapeake lost 55-49 in their recent league bout against Patapsco (Baltimore, MD)

Next up, the Clippers play the City College Black Knights (Baltimore, MD) in a Baltimore City bout, on Friday, January 5. Patterson will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Black Knights go into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 68-44 non-league win over West Catholic (Philadelphia, PA).