The Frederick Christian Academy Defenders basketball squad (Frederick, MD), was nudged 34-31 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host New Life Christian (Frederick, MD)

With the victory, New Life Christian advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The travel to Heritage Academy (Hagerstown, MD) to meet the Eagles in a Mason-Dixon Christian battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 13-1. Heritage Academy won 70-24 in their recent league battle against Cumberland Valley Christian (Chambersburg, PA)

The Defenders now own a 8-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Varsity Opponent for a non-league test on Tuesday, January 21.