Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Saluda Tigers (Saluda, SC) and the host Batesburg-Leesville Panthers (Batesburg, SC), saw Saluda's basketball squad hold off Batesburg-Leesville by a count of 45-44.

With the victory, Saluda upgrades its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Strom Thurmond (Johnston, SC) to play the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 15. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Strom Thurmond lost 52-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Aiken (Aiken, SC)

Next up, the Panthers play the Gilbert Indians (Gilbert, SC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Batesburg-Leesville will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 68-32 non-league loss to Greenwood (Greenwood, SC).