The crowd at Tuesday's league challenge between the Providence Classical Paladins (Rock Hill, SC) and the host The Fletcher School Falcons (Charlotte, NC), observed Providence Classical's basketball team edge The Fletcher School by a score of 43-37.

The Paladins (5-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Lee Park Prep (Monroe, NC). The Knights come into the Metro Area challenge with a 10-2 record. In their last challenge, Lee Park Prep edged Varsity Opponent (, ), 54-14, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Falcons encounter the Gaston Day Spartans (Gastonia, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 22. The Fletcher School will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record.