Saluda Tigers (Saluda, SC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Ninety Six Wildcats (Ninety Six, SC), 35-26 in a league bout.

With the victory, Saluda upgrades its record to 11-1 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Mid-Carolina (Prosperity, SC) to play the Rebels in a AA Region 2 bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Rebels come into the bout with a record of 12-2. Mid-Carolina won 52-23 in their recent league bout against Abbeville (Abbeville, SC)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Newberry Bulldogs (Newberry, SC) in a AA Region 2 bout, on Friday, January 26. Ninety Six will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record.