Hammond Golden Bears (Columbia, MD) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Reservoir 'Gators (Fulton, MD), 66-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Hammond upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Golden Bears travel to Howard (Ellicott City, MD) to play the Lions in a Howard County bout on Wednesday, January 10. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 5-5. Howard won 65-63 in their recent league bout against Wilde Lake (Columbia, MD)

Next up, the 'Gators play the Centennial Eagles (Ellicott City, MD) in a Howard County bout, on Wednesday, January 10. Reservoir will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 4-3 record after their 77-65 league loss to River Hill (Clarksville, MD).