A dominant defensive effort in the second half lifted top-ranked Lexington to a 60-37 win over Spring Valley on Dec. 13.

Cam Scott scored 18 points and Javon Prunty had 13 for the Wildcats. Leading 29-27 at halftime, Lexington outscored Spring Valley 11-1 in the third quarter and 20-9 in the fourth quarter.

Up next for Lexington (5-1) is a Dec. 17 matchup against Huntington St. Joseph Prep out of Huntington, West Virginia in The Bash at Ridge View High School.

Irmo 59, River Bluff 39

Te'Andre Summons scored 16 points, Brandon Crawford had 15 and Madden Collins finished with 13 to lead the sixth-ranked Yellow Jackets (6-1).

Up next is a home matchup with in-town rival Dutch Fork Dec. 16.  

Greenwood 50, White Knoll 49

The two teams meet again Thursday at White Knoll.

Oakbrook Prep 76, Northside Christian 63

Dane Sundell scored 19 points and Drew Kodman added 16 for the Crusaders in the loss.

Dreher 62, Dutch Fork 57

Mid-Carolina 54, Batesburg-Leesville 38

Westwood 83, Chapin 57

Girls Basketball

Lexington 59, Spring Valley 46

Maggie Green and Lindsay Garner both scored 10 points and Izzy Saville had seven of her nine points in the fourth quarter to lead the fourth ranked Lady Wildcats.

Jaleya Lytes also scored nine points and Jenna Yanity had five of her eight points in the fourth quarter.

Lexington (8-3) led 31-26 at halftime and extended its lead to 40-32 in the fourth quarter.

Up next for the Lady Wildcats is Dorman in the opening game of the Gold Division bracket of the Christmas Classic in Lexington starting Dec. 17.

Swansea 43, Airport 42

Dazejah Lanham scored 17 points and Iyanna Butler 10 as the Lady Tigers edged the Lady Eagles.

Santana Reese scored 21 points and Na’asia Henderson added 10 for Airport.

River Bluff 51, Irmo 47

The Lady Gators evened their mark on the season at 4-4 and next travel to Fort Mill Dec. 15.

Westwood 69, Chapin 11