The Bethel Bruins routed the host Denbigh Patriots basketball team by a final score of 72-5 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Bruins face the Hampton Crabbers (Hampton, VA) in a Peninsula game, on Tuesday, January 9. Bethel will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Crabbers enter the game with a 9-2 record after their 65-39 league win over Warwick (Newport News, VA).

With the defeat, Denbigh moves to 1-10 on the year. The Patriots host Menchville (Newport News, VA) to face the Monarchs in a Peninsula game on Tuesday, January 9. The Monarchs enter the game with a record of 9-2. Menchville won 80-36 in their recent league game against Phoebus (Hampton, VA)