Southside Christian Sabres (Simpsonville, SC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest Crusaders (Greenville, SC), 34-23 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Southside Christian upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Sabres host Bob Jones Academy (Greenville, SC) to clash with the in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The go into the bout with a record of 0-2. Bob Jones Academy lost 65-11 in their recent non-league bout against Greenville Hurricanes (Greenville, SC)

Next up, the Crusaders clash with the Spartanburg Day Griffins (Spartanburg, SC) in a SCISA AAA Region III bout, on Thursday, January 11. First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Griffins go into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 56-32 non-league loss to High Point Academy (Spartanburg, SC).