Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Cardinal Newman Cardinals (Columbia, SC) and the host Ben Lippen Falcons (Columbia, SC), saw Cardinal Newman's basketball squad hold off Ben Lippen by a count of 50-43.

With the victory, Cardinal Newman upgrades its record to 13-13 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Columbia, SC) to play the Highlanders in a SCISA AAAA Region I challenge on Friday, January 26. The Highlanders come into the challenge with a record of 5-12. Heathwood Hall Episcopal lost 58-35 in their recent league challenge against Augusta Christian (Martinez, GA)

Next up, the Falcons play the Hammond Skyhawks (Columbia, SC) in a SCISA AAAA Region I challenge, on Friday, January 26. Ben Lippen will attempt to upgrade on its 11-7 season record. The Skyhawks come into the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 74-62 league loss to Augusta Christian (Martinez, GA).