Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Marlboro County Bulldogs (Bennettsville, SC) and the host Darlington Falcons (Darlington, SC), saw Marlboro County's basketball squad hold off Darlington by a tally of 42-41.

With the victory, Marlboro County improves its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Crestwood (Sumter, SC) to confront the Knights in a AAA Region 6 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 10-4. Crestwood lost 60-52 in their recent league challenge against Lake City (Lake City, SC)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Camden Bulldogs (Camden, SC) in a AAA Region 6 challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Darlington will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 59-42 league loss to Lakewood (Sumter, SC).