The Riverside Christian Academy Royals basketball squad (Fayetteville, NC), was nudged 44-43 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Howard Eagles (Wilson, NC)

With the victory, Howard advances its record to 3-7 on the year. The Eagles host Alpha Academy (Fayetteville, NC) to meet the Timberwolves in a non-league battle on Wednesday, January 22. The Timberwolves enter the battle with a record of 0-3. Alpha Academy lost 49-28 in their recent non-league battle against Wayne Preparatory Academy (Goldsboro, NC)

The Royals now own a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fayetteville Academy for a non-league battle on Monday, January 20. Riverside Christian Academy will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 44-19 league loss to Halifax Academy (Roanoke Rapids, NC). The Eagles record now stands at 4-6.