Frederick Cadets (Frederick, MD) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots (Frederick, MD), 79-70 in a league bout.

With the victory, Frederick improves its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Cadets host Linganore (Frederick, MD) to confront the Lancers in a CMC battle on Tuesday, February 14. The Lancers come into the battle with a record of 14-6. Linganore won 61-46 in their recent league battle against Urbana (Ijamsville, MD)

The Patriots (14-6) will now prepare for their battle against Tuscarora (Frederick, MD). The Titans come into the CMC battle with a 17-2 record. In their last battle, Tuscarora was toppled by Oakdale (Ijamsville, MD), 63-53, in a league battle.