Fayetteville Academy Eagles (Fayetteville, NC) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Faith Christian Patriots (Rocky Mount, NC), 51-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, Fayetteville Academy upgrades its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Harrells Christian Academy (Harrells, NC) to play the Crusaders in a NCISAA Carolina Independent bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Crusaders come into the bout with a record of 7-6. Harrells Christian Academy won 40-36 in their recent league bout against Kerr-Vance Academy (Henderson, NC)

Next up, the Patriots play the Halifax Academy Vikings (Roanoke Rapids, NC) in a NCISAA Carolina Independent bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Faith Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 6-7 record after their 38-8 league win over Kerr-Vance Academy (Henderson, NC).