Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Cross Stingrays (Bluffton, SC) and the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), saw Cross's basketball squad hold off Varsity Opponent by a tally of 2-0.

With the victory, Cross improves its record to 10-16 on the campaign. The Stingrays travel to Thomas Heyward Academy (Ridgeland, SC) to confront the Rebels in a SCISA AA Region II challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Thomas Heyward Academy lost 56-47 in their recent league challenge against Patrick Henry Academy (Estill, SC)

Next up, the confront the Crosspointe Christian Academy Panthers (Indianapolis, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 26. Varsity Opponent will attempt to improve on its 321-1182 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 10-4 record after their 59-50 league loss to Heartland Christian (New Castle, IN).