Northside Christian Academy Crusaders (Lexington, SC) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Hammond Skyhawks (Columbia, SC), 57-24 in a league match.

With the victory, Northside Christian Academy advances its record to 18-0 on the year. The Crusaders host Cardinal Newman (Columbia, SC) to face the Cardinals in a SCISA 4A Region I match on Tuesday, January 28. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 3-12. Cardinal Newman won 67-29 in their recent non-league battle against Mead Hall Episcopal School (Aiken, SC)

The Skyhawks now own a 1-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ben Lippen for a SCISA 4A Region I battle on Tuesday, January 28. Hammond will meet a Falcons squad coming off a 65-39 league loss to Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Columbia, SC). The Falcons record now stands at 12-7.