Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Ben Lippen Falcons (Columbia, SC) and the host Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders (Columbia, SC), saw Ben Lippen's basketball squad hold off Heathwood Hall Episcopal by a tally of 45-38.

With the victory, Ben Lippen improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Falcons host Eau Claire (Columbia, SC) to play the Shamrocks in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Shamrocks come into the challenge with a record of 3-12. Eau Claire lost 62-49 in their recent non-league challenge against C.A. Johnson (Columbia, SC)

Next up, the Highlanders play the Charlotte Latin Hawks (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Heathwood Hall Episcopal will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 8-6 record after their 56-45 non-league win over Hammond (Columbia, SC).