J.L. Mann Patriots (Greenville, SC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Southside Tigers (Greenville, SC), 37-33 in a non-league match.

With the victory, J.L. Mann advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Patriots travel to Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill, SC) to face the Copperheads in a non-league match on Friday, December 13. The Copperheads enter the match with a record of 1-0. Catawba Ridge won 35-28 in their recent non-league match against South Point (Belmont, NC)

The Tigers now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Berea for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. Southside will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 43-30 non-league loss to Easley (Easley, SC). The Bulldogs record now stands at 0-1.