North Carolina High School Basketball - First Assembly Christian holds off Covenant Day
January 20, 2011: Concord, NC 28027 First Assembly Christian Eagles (Concord, NC) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Covenant Day Lions (Matthews, NC), 36-35 in a league bout.
With the win, First Assembly Christian upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Eagles host Gaston Christian (Belmont, NC) to play the Eagles in a NCISAA Metrolina bout on Friday, January 21. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 3-9. Gaston Christian lost 57-33 in their recent league bout against Westminster Catawba Christian (Rock Hill, SC)
Next up, the Lions play the Northside Christian Academy Knights (Charlotte, NC) in a NCISAA Metrolina bout, on Friday, January 21. Covenant Day will attempt to upgrade on its 4-10 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 0-14 record after their 54-39 league loss to Metrolina Christian Academy (Indian Trail, NC).