The crowd at Friday's non-league battle between the Ben Lippen Falcons (Columbia, SC) and the visiting Palmetto Christian Academy (Mt. Pleasant, SC), witnessed Ben Lippen's basketball squad hold off Palmetto Christian Academy by a count of 48-45.

The Falcons (5-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Pinewood Prep (Summerville, SC). The Panthers come into the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the battle the Hilton Head Christian Academy Eagles (Hilton Head Island, SC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 18. Palmetto Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.