Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Cardinal Newman Cardinals (Columbia, SC) and the host Northside Christian Academy Crusaders (Lexington, SC), saw Cardinal Newman's basketball squad wallop Northside Christian Academy by a tally of 49-24.

With the victory, Cardinal Newman improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Ben Lippen (Columbia, SC) to confront the Falcons in a challenge on Friday, February 3. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 3-2.

Next up, the Crusaders confront the Palmetto Christian Academy (Mt. Pleasant, SC) in a challenge, on Friday, January 27. Northside Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 41-28 non-league loss to Christian Academy (Myrtle Beach, SC).