The Evangel Christian Lightning routed the visiting East Central HomeSchool Patriots basketball team by a final score of 40-9 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Lightning face the Wiregrass Kings (Dothan, AL) in a game, on Friday, January 13. Evangel Christian will attempt to move on its 8-0 season record. The Kings enter the game with a 6-3 record after their 49-41 league loss to Ezekiel Academy (Montgomery, AL).

With the defeat, East Central HomeSchool moves to 1-11 on the year. The Patriots travel to Mt. Pleasant Christian (Blountsville, AL) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Thursday, January 12. The Lions enter the game with a record of 3-1. Mt. Pleasant Christian won 31-23 in their recent non-league game against Marshall Christian Academy (Albertville, AL)