BOYS BASKETBALL No. 15 Marriotts Ridge @ Reservoir Tomorrow, 5:30 p.m. Outlook: The Mustangs, who were 17-2 overall and 14-1 in the county going into Monday's game against Atholton, took over sole possession of first place after beating Howard, 61-51, on Thursday. A win could go a long way in assuring a berth in the county championship game. Both teams rely on talented seniors, with the Mustangs looking to G Kevin Seker's three-point shooting and ability to get to the basket, while the Gators have a big inside presence in 6-foot-5 C Billy Reybold. Marriotts Ridge won the first meeting on Jan. 4, 57-48. THE SUN'S PICK: Marriotts Ridge
GIRLS BASKETBALL No. 7 Atholton @ River Hill
Outlook: The first meeting went to Atholton in the closing seconds on Jan. 5, 58-55. The Raiders can get to the county championship game with a strong run down the stretch. G Elie Snyder has led the senior-dominated Raiders, who also count on Brittany Coughlan, Taylor Chapman and Julie Conroy. Snyder scored 22 points in the first meeting. The young Hawks have improved steadily, with a talented nucleus led by Alicia Seelaus, Meg Sims and Vanessa Collier. With plenty on the line for the Raiders, their senior leadership likely steps to the front in another tightly contested game. THE SUN'S PICK: Atholton
Glenn Graham