Patriots win battle of unbeatens

Southern's Malachi Terry tries to block a shot by Avion Terry during host Old Mill's 42-38 win Wednesday. The Patriots relied on their bench and overcame poor first-half shooting to improve to 8-0. “Southern isn't undefeated for nothing,” Old Mill coach Mike Francis said. “They did a good job taking away our break. Article PG 4 (Matthew Cole/Baltimore Sun Media Group)

No. 1 Mount St. Joseph upset

Senior Elijah Clarance rebounded a missed free throw, hurried upcourt and beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer as host St..Maria Goretti earned a 63-62 victory over the area's top-ranked team. PG 4

Howard girls keep winning

The No. 3 Lions beat their neighborhood rival, No. 13 Long Reach, 49-35. The Lightning held Howard to a season low in points but couldn't contain Emileigh Scott, who scored 19 points. PG 5