Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Darlington Falcons (Darlington, SC) and the host Marlboro County Bulldogs (Bennettsville, SC), saw Darlington's basketball squad overcome Marlboro County by a tally of 39-26.

With the victory, Darlington improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Falcons host Camden (Camden, SC) to confront the Bulldogs in a challenge on Monday, January 9. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Camden won 46-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Lugoff-Elgin (Lugoff, SC)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Crestwood Knights (Sumter, SC) in a challenge, on Monday, January 9. Marlboro County will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 48-34 non-league loss to Lugoff-Elgin (Lugoff, SC).