J.L. Mann Patriots (Greenville, SC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Pickens Blue Flame (Pickens, SC), 38-13 in a non-league bout.

With the win, J.L. Mann upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Patriots host Daniel (Central, SC) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Friday, November 24. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Blue Flame play the Westside Rams (Anderson, SC) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Pickens will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.