Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the New Hope Leadership Academy Gladiators (Columbia, SC) and the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), saw New Hope Leadership Academy's basketball squad hold off Varsity Opponent by a tally of 88-83.

With the victory, New Hope Leadership Academy improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Gladiators travel to Anderson Cavaliers (Anderson, SC) to play the Cavaliers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 10. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a record of 4-11. Anderson Cavaliers lost 92-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Monsignor Donovan Catholic (Athens, GA)

Next up, the play the Maranatha Baptist Academy Warriors (St. Robert, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 9. Varsity Opponent will attempt to improve on its 403-1465 season record.