Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Manning Monarchs (Manning, SC) and the visiting Latta Vikings (Latta, SC), saw Manning's basketball squad hold off Latta by a count of 40-37.

With the victory, Manning upgrades its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Monarchs host Aynor (Aynor, SC) to play the Blue Jackets in a challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Blue Jackets come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Aynor lost 39-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Green Sea Floyds (Green Sea, SC)

Next up, the Vikings play the Lamar Silver Foxes (Lamar, SC) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Latta will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record.