In Thursday's non-league match, the host Varsity Opponent basketball team scored a tight 58-57 victory over the Hampden Charter School of Science West Lions.

With the victory, Varsity Opponent improves its record to 183-616 on the campaign. The travel to Providence HomeSchool (Columbia, SC) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 10-3. Providence HomeSchool won 43-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Newberry Academy (Newberry, SC)

Next up, the Lions confront the McCann Tech Hornets (North Adams, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Hampden Charter School of Science West will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 51-48 league loss to John J. Duggan Academy (Springfield, MA).