Northside Christian Academy Crusaders (Lexington, SC) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Thomas Sumter Academy Generals (Dalzell, SC), 27-20 in a league bout.

With the victory, Northside Christian Academy upgrades its record to 5-12 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Palmetto Christian Academy (Mt. Pleasant, SC) to play the in a SCISA AAA Region IV bout on Friday, February 10. The come into the bout with a record of 7-13. Palmetto Christian Academy lost 42-18 in their recent league bout against Orangeburg Prep (Orangeburg, SC)

Next up, the Generals play the Orangeburg Prep Indians (Orangeburg, SC) in a SCISA AAA Region IV bout, on Thursday, February 9. Thomas Sumter Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-13 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 13-3 record after their 42-18 league win over Palmetto Christian Academy (Mt. Pleasant, SC).