In Thursday's non-league match, the host Herndon Hornets basketball team scored a tight 51-44 triumph over the Brunswick Railroaders.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the McLean Highlanders (McLean, VA) in a District 2 match, on Wednesday, January 3. Herndon will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Highlanders enter the match with a 7-3 record after their 61-34 non-league win over Fairfax (Fairfax, VA).

With the defeat, Brunswick moves to 1-7 on the year. The Railroaders travel to Smithsburg (Smithsburg, MD) to meet the Leopards in a CMC match on Tuesday, January 2. The Leopards enter the match with a record of 6-2. Smithsburg won 71-59 in their recent non-league match against Edgewood (Edgewood, MD)