The Hammond Skyhawks basketball squad (Columbia, SC), lost 25-12 in Friday's league battle with the host Cardinal Newman Cardinals (Columbia, SC)

With the victory, Cardinal Newman advances its record to 1-4 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Ben Lippen (Columbia, SC) to meet the Falcons in a non-league battle on Monday, January 20. The Falcons enter the battle with a record of 10-1. Ben Lippen won 32-21 in their recent non-league battle against Wilson Hall (Sumter, SC)

The Skyhawks now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Wilson Hall for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 25.