South Carolina High School Basketball - Augusta Christian nipped by Cardinal Newman
January 5, 2024: Columbia, SC 29223 The Cardinal Newman Cardinals tipped the visiting Augusta Christian Lions basketball team by a final score of 44-42 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Cardinals face the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders (Columbia, SC) in a SCISA AAAA Region I game, on Tuesday, January 9. Cardinal Newman will attempt to move on its 4-6 season record. The Highlanders enter the game with a 8-3 record after their 68-30 non-league win over Charlotte Latin (Charlotte, NC).
With the defeat, Augusta Christian moves to 12-3 on the year. The Lions travel to First Baptist School (Charleston, SC) to face the Hurricanes in a non-league game on Saturday, January 6. The Hurricanes come into the battle with a record of 11-6. First Baptist School won 65-30 in their recent league battle against Pinewood Prep (Summerville, SC)