Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the St. James Sharks (Murrells Inlet, SC) and the host Socastee Braves (Myrtle Beach, SC), saw St. James's basketball squad hold off Socastee by a tally of 26-19.

With the victory, St. James improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign.

Next up, the Braves confront the Conway Tigers (Conway, SC) in a challenge, on Monday, January 30. Socastee will attempt to improve on its 11-3 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 33-7 league loss to Socastee (Myrtle Beach, SC).