Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Saluda Tigers (Saluda, SC) and the visiting Emerald Vikings (Greenwood, SC), saw Saluda's basketball squad hold off Emerald by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Saluda improves its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Batesburg-Leesville (Batesburg, SC) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 13. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. Batesburg-Leesville lost 69-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Mid-Carolina (Prosperity, SC)

Next up, the Vikings confront the McCormick Chiefs (McCormick, SC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 13. Emerald will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 66-50 non-league loss to Fox Creek (North Augusta, SC).