Newberry Academy (Newberry, SC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Anderson Christian Lions (Anderson, SC), 32-28 in a league bout.

With the win, Newberry Academy moves its record to 10-11 on the year. The host Our Lady of the Rosary (Greenville, SC) to face the Lions in a SCISA A Region IV game on Monday, January 30. The Lions enter the game with a record of 13-6. Our Lady of the Rosary won 49-27 in their recent league game against Wardlaw Academy (Johnston, SC)

With the defeat, Anderson Christian moves to 5-11 on the year. The Lions host Laurens Academy (Laurens, SC) to face the Crusaders in a SCISA A Region IV game on Tuesday, January 31. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 12-12. Laurens Academy lost 52-39 in their recent league game against Richard Winn Academy (Winnsboro, SC)