The Freedom Life Academy Patriots basketball squad (Natchitoches, LA), was outscored 61-51 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host First Baptist Christian Eagles (Lafayette, LA)

With the victory, First Baptist Christian advances its record to 8-3 on the year. The Eagles host Immanuel Christian (Morgan City, LA) to meet the Lions in a Christian Educators of Louisiana - South battle on Tuesday, January 13. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 3-8. Immanuel Christian lost 71-22 in their recent non-league battle against Faith Training Christian Academy (Leesville, LA)

The Patriots now own a 5-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lake Area HomeSchool Sports for a non-league battle on Friday, January 9. Freedom Life Academy will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 40-29 non-league loss to John Paul the Great Academy (Lafayette, LA). The Wildcats record now stands at 0-10.