Howard Lions (Ellicott City, MD) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Long Reach Lightning (Columbia, MD), 74-71 in a league battle.

With the victory, Howard advances its record to 4-0 on the year. The Lions travel to Wilde Lake (Columbia, MD) to meet the Wildecats in a Howard County battle on Wednesday, December 18. The Wildecats enter the battle with a record of 3-1. Wilde Lake won 79-65 in their recent league battle against River Hill (Clarksville, MD)

The Lightning now own a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hammond for a Howard County battle on Wednesday, December 18. Long Reach will meet a Golden Bears squad coming off a 73-48 league loss to Atholton (Columbia, MD). The Golden Bears record now stands at 0-4.