The Great Valley Patriots basketball squad (Malvern, PA), was nudged 51-45 in Thursday's league battle with the host Bayard Rustin Golden Knights (West Chester, PA)

With the victory, Bayard Rustin advances its record to 8-2 on the year. The Golden Knights host Villa Maria Academy (Malvern, PA) to meet the Hurricanes in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 11. The Hurricanes enter the battle with a record of 7-7. Villa Maria Academy won 42-17 in their recent league battle against Merion Mercy Academy (Merion Station, PA)

The Patriots now own a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Abington for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 11. Great Valley will meet a Galloping Ghosts squad coming off a 43-35 league win over Plymouth Whitemarsh (Plymouth Meeting, PA). The Galloping Ghosts record now stands at 5-5.