Bowie Bulldogs (Bowie, MD) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Laurel Spartans (Laurel, MD), 49-47 in a league match.

With the victory, Bowie advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North (Laurel, MD) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 1-2. Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North won 59-46 in their recent league match against Friendly (Fort Washington, MD)

The Spartans now own a 4-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Reservoir for a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. Laurel will face a 'Gators squad coming off a 52-47 league win over Guilford Park (Jessup, MD). The 'Gators record now stands at 2-3.