The Emerald Vikings topped the visiting Saluda Tigers basketball team by a final score of 52-42 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Vikings face the Mid-Carolina Rebels (Prosperity, SC) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 5. Emerald will attempt to move on its 7-9 season record. The Rebels enter the game with a 4-9 record after their 45-43 non-league loss to Greenville Hurricanes (Greenville, SC).

With the defeat, Saluda moves to 5-10 on the year. The Tigers travel to Abbeville (Abbeville, SC) to face the Panthers in a AA Region 2 game on Tuesday, January 9. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 5-2. Abbeville won 75-52 in their recent non-league game against McCormick (McCormick, SC)