The Fort Dorchester Patriots basketball squad (North Charleston, SC), was nudged 46-44 in Sunday's non-league test with the host Lucy Beckham Bengals (Mt. Pleasant, SC)

Next, the Bengals encounter the Philip Simmons Iron Horses (Charleston, SC) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 3. Lucy Beckham will attempt to improve on its 8-2 season record. The Iron Horses come into the test with a 3-2 record after their 39-31 non-league win over Northwood Academy (Charleston, SC).

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