The Bandys Trojans basketball squad (Catawba, NC), was nudged 53-47 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC)

With the victory, South Caldwell advances its record to 6-2 on the year. The Spartans travel to St. Stephens (Hickory, NC) to meet the Indians in a non-league battle on Friday, December 13. The Indians enter the battle with a record of 3-2. St. Stephens won 39-34 in their recent non-league battle against Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC)

The Trojans now own a 3-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Lincoln for a non-league battle on Friday, December 13. Bandys will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 68-45 non-league loss to North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC). The Rebels record now stands at 3-4.