After flying high against Charles City on Thursday, Middlesex came back down to earth. The Chargers were outmatched by the Rappahannock Raiders and fell 73-46. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
Middlesex's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JaMar Hammonnd, who posted 15 points. Davonte Griffin was another key player, putting up 13 points.

Chargers
| 01/12/26 vs Rappahannock | 46-73 |
| 01/08/26 @ Charles City | 81-36 |
| 01/06/26 vs King & Queen Central | 72-35 |
| 12/18/25 @ Mathews | 66-50 |
| 12/16/25 vs King William | 58-75 |
The defeat snapped Middlesex's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record. As for Rappahannock, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-2.
Middlesex has already played their next game, a 60-56 win against Carver College and Career Academy on the 13th. As for Rappahannock, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 56-41 victory against Colonial Beach on the 13th.
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