Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Berean Academy Eagle (Hixson, TN) and the visiting Hixson Wildcats (Hixson, TN), saw Berean Academy's basketball squad hold off Hixson by a tally of 54-49.

With the victory, Berean Academy improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Eagle host Tennessee Christian Prep (Cleveland, TN) to confront the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 20. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 7-7. Tennessee Christian Prep lost 58-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Sale Creek (Sale Creek, TN)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the East Hamilton Hurricanes (Ooltewah, TN) in a 3A District 6 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Hixson will attempt to improve on its 0-15 season record. The Hurricanes come into the challenge with a 13-4 record after their 69-49 league win over Signal Mountain (Signal Mountain, TN).