Hickory Grove Christian Lions (Charlotte, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Gaston Christian Eagles (Gastonia, NC), 65-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hickory Grove Christian upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Lions host SouthLake Christian Academy (Huntersville, NC) to clash with the in a bout on Friday, January 13. The go into the bout with a record of 11-4. SouthLake Christian Academy lost 81-56 in their recent league bout against Concord Academy (Concord, NC)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors (Indian Trail, NC) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 12. Gaston Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 4-9 record after their 55-36 non-league win over Arborbrook Christian Academy (Matthews, NC).