Mullins Auctioneers (Mullins, SC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Dillon Wildcats (Dillon, SC), 63-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Mullins upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Auctioneers travel to Loris (Loris, SC) to encounter the Lions in a AA Region VIII bout on Tuesday, January 20. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 2-6. Loris lost 84-60 in their recent league bout against Cheraw (Cheraw, SC)

Next up, the Wildcats encounter the Marion Swamp Foxes (Marion, SC) in a AA Region VIII bout, on Tuesday, January 20. Dillon will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record. The Swamp Foxes go into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 73-57 league win over Aynor (Aynor, SC).