The Cross Trojans topped the visiting Lake Marion Gators basketball team by a final score of 53-38 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Trojans face the Burke Bulldogs (Charleston, SC) in a A Region 8 game, on Tuesday, December 13. Cross will attempt to move on its 3-3 season record.

With the defeat, Lake Marion moves to 2-2 on the year. The Gators travel to Patrick Henry Academy (Estill, SC) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Friday, December 16. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 7-1. Patrick Henry Academy won 54-31 in their recent non-league game against Heritage Academy (Hilton Head Island, SC)