Batesburg-Leesville Panthers (Batesburg, SC) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Gilbert Indians (Gilbert, SC), 63-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Batesburg-Leesville upgrades its record to 1-3 on the season. The Panthers host Ridge Spring-Monetta (Monetta, SC) to clash with the Trojans in a non-league bout on Friday, December 2. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Indians clash with the Ben Lippen Falcons (Columbia, SC) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. Gilbert will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 68-64 non-league win over St. John's Christian Academy (Moncks Corner, SC).