The Northside Christian Academy Crusaders (Lexington, SC) basketball edged the visiting Hammond Skyhawks (Columbia, SC), 47-43 in Friday's league bout.

The Crusaders now possess a 7-4 record. They play next when they host Cardinal Newman for a bout on Tuesday, January 28.

With the loss, Hammond falls to 4-2 on the campaign. The Skyhawks host Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Columbia, SC) to play the Highlanders in a bout on Saturday, January 25. The Highlanders go into the bout with a record of 7-5. Heathwood Hall Episcopal won 34-23 in their recent non-league bout against Hilton Head Christian Academy (Hilton Head Island, SC)