Excel Christian Academy Spartans (Lakeland, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Florida College Academy Falcons (Temple Terrace, FL), 39-35 in a league bout.

With the win, Excel Christian Academy upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Spartans host Candlelight Christian Academy (Lake Wales, FL) to clash with the Flames in a bout on Monday, January 22. The Flames go into the bout with a record of 4-3.

Next up, the Falcons clash with the Classical Christian School for the Arts Knights (Pinellas Park, FL) in a bout, on Friday, January 19. Florida College Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 34-33 league win over Candlelight Christian Academy (Lake Wales, FL).