Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the J.L. Mann Patriots (Greenville, SC) and the visiting Mauldin Mavericks (Mauldin, SC), saw J.L. Mann's basketball squad hold off Mauldin by a tally of 28-25.

With the victory, J.L. Mann improves its record to 18-1 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Hillcrest (Simpsonville, SC) to confront the Rams in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Mavericks confront the J.L. Mann Patriots (Greenville, SC) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 10. Mauldin will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record.