The Statesville Christian Lions topped the host Liberty Preparatory Christian Patriots basketball team by a final score of 32-23 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Salem Baptist Christian Vikings (Winston-Salem, NC) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 16. Statesville Christian will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 0-6 record after their 40-28 league loss to University Christian (Hickory, NC).

With the defeat, Liberty Preparatory Christian moves to 0-8 on the year. The Patriots travel to Lee Park Prep (Monroe, NC) to face the Knights in a game on Tuesday, January 16. The Knights enter the game with a record of 5-3. Lee Park Prep won 58-30 in their recent non-league game against JV Opponent (, )