In Thursday's league match, the host Caesar Rodney Riders basketball team scored a tight 71-66 triumph over the Smyrna Eagles.

In their next game, the Riders face the Polytech Panthers (Woodside, DE) in a Henlopen - Northern match, on Tuesday, January 10. Caesar Rodney will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 5-2 record after their 77-67 league win over Sussex Central (Georgetown, DE).

With the defeat, Smyrna moves to 1-7 on the year. The Eagles travel to Dover (Dover, DE) to face the Senators in a Henlopen - Northern match on Tuesday, January 10. The Senators enter the match with a record of 6-3. Dover won 54-37 in their recent league match against Sussex Tech (Georgetown, DE)