The Smyrna Eagles came into Polytech High School Thursday night with an upset on their minds, but the North division leading Panthers just would not have it, putting the clamps on the game in the final quarter, and pulling away 55-42.
The Mardela girls basketball team remained undefeated on the year after they took down North Dorchester 75-19. The win improves the Warriors to 10-0, while the loss drops the Eagles to 0-11.
The Wicomico High School boys basketball team remained at the top of the Bayside Conference with a 65-55 home win over rival James M. Bennett. The win improves the Indians to 9-1, while the loss drops the Clippers to 6-5.
The Colonel Richardson boy's basketball team collected a big road victory Thursday night, defeating North Caroline, 62-50, in a rivalry match of the Bayside North. The Colonels improve to 5-5, while the Bulldogs move to 6-4 for the season.
The Easton High School boy's basketball team got out to an early lead against Cambridge South Dorchester on Thursday night and never let it go, as the Warriors coasted to a 66-38 victory. Easton improves to 4-5 this season, while Cambridge falls to 5-6.
The Salisbury University men's basketball team saw their three game win streak get snapped Wednesday night when they fell to Marymount 60-56. The loss drops the Sea Gulls to 8-6 on the year.
The James M. Bennett boys basketball team jumped out to a big lead and held on for a 82-52 win over Stephen Decatur. The win improves the Clippers to 5-4 while the loss drops the Seahawks to 3-5.
The James M. Bennett basketball teams have had the crowd support that every team hopes for this year, led by a student section that proudly refers to themselves as the "Bleacher Creatures". The group show up to every home game, travel to the games they can, and cheer for their Clippers every moment they can. The team has responded, winning every home game so far this year.
The Cape Henlopen girls basketball team got their fourth win of the season, ending their two game losing streak, when they defeated Sussex Tech 48-36 Tuesday night.
In a battle until the final whistle, the Washington High School boy's basketball team overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat Queen Annes High School, 76-74, on Tuesday night. The Jaguars improve to 6-3, while the Lions fall to 6-4.
