Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Sumter Gamecocks (Sumter, SC) and the visiting Hilton Head Christian Academy Eagles (Hilton Head Island, SC), saw Sumter's basketball squad hold off Hilton Head Christian Academy by a tally of 67-63.

With the victory, Sumter improves its record to 8-10 on the campaign. The Gamecocks host Carolina Forest (Myrtle Beach, SC) to play the Panthers in a AAAAA Region 5 challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 4-10. Carolina Forest lost 53-42 in their recent league challenge against Conway (Conway, SC)

Next up, the Eagles play the Hampton County Hurricanes (Varnville, SC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 19. Hilton Head Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Hurricanes come into the challenge with a 13-5 record after their 86-21 league win over Edisto (Cordova, SC).