South Carolina High School Basketball - Cardinal Newman nips Ben Lippen
January 24, 2024: Columbia, SC 29203 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Cardinal Newman Cardinals (Columbia, SC) and the host Ben Lippen Falcons (Columbia, SC), saw Cardinal Newman's basketball squad hold off Ben Lippen by a count of 50-43.
With the victory, Cardinal Newman upgrades its record to 13-13 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Columbia, SC) to play the Highlanders in a SCISA AAAA Region I challenge on Friday, January 26. The Highlanders come into the challenge with a record of 5-12. Heathwood Hall Episcopal lost 58-35 in their recent league challenge against Augusta Christian (Martinez, GA)
Next up, the Falcons play the Hammond Skyhawks (Columbia, SC) in a SCISA AAAA Region I challenge, on Friday, January 26. Ben Lippen will attempt to upgrade on its 11-7 season record. The Skyhawks come into the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 74-62 league loss to Augusta Christian (Martinez, GA).