In Friday's league match, the host Denbigh Patriots basketball team scored a good 65-54 triumph over the Gloucester Dukes.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Warhill Lions (Williamsburg, VA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 17. Denbigh will attempt to better on its 1-6 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 2-7 record after their 58-41 league loss to York (Yorktown, VA).

With the defeat, Gloucester moves to 1-6 on the year. The Dukes travel to Menchville (Newport News, VA) to meet the Monarchs in a Peninsula match on Tuesday, January 3. The Monarchs enter the match with a record of 7-0. Menchville won 82-41 in their recent league match against Heritage (Newport News, VA)