Columbia Capitals (Columbia, SC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Batesburg-Leesville Panthers (Batesburg, SC), 46-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Columbia upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Capitals host C.A. Johnson (Columbia, SC) to play the Hornets in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 0-3. C.A. Johnson lost 52-42 in their recent non-league bout against Eau Claire (Columbia, SC)

Next up, the Panthers play the Saluda Tigers (Saluda, SC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 16. Batesburg-Leesville will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 47-41 non-league win over Ridge Spring-Monetta (Monetta, SC).