McCormick Chiefs (McCormick, SC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Dixie Hornets (Due West, SC), 61-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, McCormick upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Chiefs host Abbeville (Abbeville, SC) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 27. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 2-1.

Next up, the Hornets play the Calhoun Falls Charter Blue Flashes (Calhoun Falls, SC) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 22. Dixie will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Blue Flashes go into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 74-35 non-league loss to McCormick (McCormick, SC).