Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Cardinal Newman Cardinals (Columbia, SC) and the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), saw Cardinal Newman's basketball squad hold off Varsity Opponent by a tally of 67-66.

With the victory, Cardinal Newman improves its record to 10-10 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Ben Lippen (Columbia, SC) to confront the Falcons in a SCISA AAAA Region I challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 13-2. Ben Lippen won 57-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Varsity Opponent (, )

Next up, the confront the Lamar Christian Lions (Purvis, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Varsity Opponent will attempt to improve on its 209-678 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 14-6 record after their 45-37 non-league win over Bowling Green (Franklinton, LA).