Clinton Red Devils (Clinton, SC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Laurens Raiders (Laurens, SC), 66-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Clinton upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Red Devils host Greenwood (Greenwood, SC) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Monday, December 5. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 0-2. Greenwood lost 74-54 in their recent non-league bout against Woodmont (Piedmont, SC)

Next up, the Raiders play the Hillcrest Rams (Simpsonville, SC) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Laurens will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 51-46 non-league win over Victory Christian Center (Charlotte, NC).