Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys (Moneta, VA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Varsity Opponent (, ), 48-42 in a league bout.

With the victory, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy upgrades its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Ospreys travel to New Covenant (Lynchburg, VA) to play the Gryphons in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 19. The Gryphons come into the bout with a record of 11-4. New Covenant won 65-53 in their recent non-league bout against Lynchburg HomeSchool (Lynchburg, VA)

Next up, the play the Cumberland Christian Home Educators Hawks (Somerset, KY) in a Freelance bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 264-817 season record. The Hawks come into the bout with a 9-6 record after their 75-41 non-league loss to Varsity Opponent (, ).