American Christian Academy Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Sipsey Valley Bears (Buhl, AL), 73-55 in a league bout.

With the victory, American Christian Academy upgrades its record to 15-7 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Holy Spirit Catholic (Tuscaloosa, AL) to play the Saints in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Saints come into the bout with a record of 9-7. Holy Spirit Catholic lost 76-66 in their recent non-league bout against Northside (Northport, AL)

Next up, the Bears play the Northside Rams (Northport, AL) in a 4A Area 7 bout, on Friday, January 19. Sipsey Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record. The Rams come into the bout with a 9-11 record after their 76-66 non-league win over Holy Spirit Catholic (Tuscaloosa, AL).