Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Sumter Gamecocks (Sumter, SC) and the host St. James Sharks (Murrells Inlet, SC), saw Sumter's basketball squad knock off St. James by a count of 48-29.

With the victory, Sumter upgrades its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Gamecocks travel to Conway (Conway, SC) to play the Tigers in a AAAAA Region 5 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 5-10. Conway lost 49-10 in their recent non-league challenge against Ashley Ridge (Summerville, SC)

Next up, the Sharks play the Carolina Forest Panthers (Myrtle Beach, SC) in a AAAAA Region 5 challenge, on Friday, January 20. St. James will attempt to upgrade on its 8-11 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 12-5 record after their 39-38 league win over Socastee (Myrtle Beach, SC).