Patterson Clippers (Baltimore, MD) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting City College Black Knights (Baltimore, MD), 61-57 in a league bout.

With the victory, Patterson upgrades its record to 9-8 on the campaign. The Clippers host Academy for College and Career Exploration (Baltimore, MD) to play the in a Baltimore City bout on Friday, February 9. The come into the bout with a record of 6-8. Academy for College and Career Exploration lost 58-31 in their recent league bout against Edmondson-Westside (Baltimore, MD)

Next up, the Black Knights play the Poly Engineers (Baltimore, MD) in a Baltimore City bout, on Friday, February 9. City College will attempt to upgrade on its 10-7 season record. The Engineers come into the bout with a 10-6 record after their 66-45 league win over Coppin Academy (Baltimore, MD).