Nation Ford Falcons (Fort Mill, SC) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Hickory Grove Christian Lions (Charlotte, NC), 71-53 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Nation Ford upgrades its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to West Cabarrus (Concord, NC) to play the Wolverines in a non-league bout on Friday, December 30. The Wolverines come into the bout with a record of 7-2. West Cabarrus won 54-47 in their recent non-league bout against Fort Mill (Fort Mill, SC)

Next up, the Lions play the Fort Mill Yellow Jackets (Fort Mill, SC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 30. Hickory Grove Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Yellow Jackets come into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 54-47 non-league loss to West Cabarrus (Concord, NC).