Yorktown Patriots (Arlington, VA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting McLean Highlanders (McLean, VA), 45-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Yorktown upgrades its record to 17-2 on the year. The Patriots travel to Wakefield (Arlington, VA) to face the Warriors in a District 2 match on Monday, February 10. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 10-8. Wakefield won 40-39 in their recent league match against Washington-Liberty (Arlington, VA)

The Highlanders now sport a 10-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Herndon for a District 2 match on Monday, February 10. McLean will face a Hornets squad coming off a 49-26 league loss to George C. Marshall (Falls Church, VA). The Hornets record now stands at 13-8.