Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Lakewood Gators (Sumter, SC) and the visiting Camden Bulldogs (Camden, SC), saw Lakewood's basketball squad hold off Camden by a tally of 44-38.

With the victory, Lakewood improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Gators travel to Lake City (Lake City, SC) to confront the Panthers in a challenge on Monday, January 8. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Lake City lost 47-23 in their recent league challenge against Crestwood (Sumter, SC)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Darlington Falcons (Darlington, SC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 8. Camden will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 39-33 non-league loss to Marlboro County (Bennettsville, SC).