Strom Thurmond Rebels (Johnston, SC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Emerald Vikings (Greenwood, SC), 41-19 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Strom Thurmond upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Rebels host Midland Valley (Graniteville, SC) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 4-2. Midland Valley lost 32-12 in their recent non-league bout against River Bluff (Lexington, SC)

Next up, the Vikings clash with the Mid-Carolina Rebels (Prosperity, SC) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 3. Emerald will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.