Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Grace Community Cougars (Tyler, TX) and the visiting Grapevine Faith Christian Lions (Grapevine, TX), saw Grace Community's basketball squad hold off Grapevine Faith Christian by a tally of 57-55.

With the victory, Grace Community improves its record to 20-9 on the campaign. The Cougars host Brighter Horizons Academy (Garland, TX) to play the in a TAPPS 5A District 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The come into the challenge with a record of 5-10. Brighter Horizons Academy lost 70-37 in their recent league challenge against Legacy Christian Academy (Frisco, TX)

Next up, the Lions play the Legacy Christian Academy Eagles (Frisco, TX) in a TAPPS 5A District 2 challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Grapevine Faith Christian will attempt to improve on its 20-9 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 23-7 record after their 81-52 league win over Coram Deo Academy (Flower Mound, TX).