Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Bethel Christian Academy Crusaders (Spruce Pine, NC) and the visiting Haywood Christian Academy Red Wolves (Waynesville, NC), saw Bethel Christian Academy's basketball squad hold off Haywood Christian Academy by a count of 46-41.

With the victory, Bethel Christian Academy upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Bethel Christian Academy (Canton, NC) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 12. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Red Wolves play the The Master's Academy Lions (Forest City, NC) in a challenge, on Friday, January 12. Haywood Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record.