Apostolic Christian (Knoxville, TN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Concord Christian Lions (Knoxville, TN), 65-61 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Apostolic Christian upgrades its record to 13-6 on the campaign. The travel to Scott (Huntsville, TN) to play the Highlanders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Highlanders come into the bout with a record of 7-12. Scott won 69-58 in their recent league bout against Anderson County (Clinton, TN)

Next up, the Lions play the Berean Christian (Knoxville, TN) in a Division II-A East District 1 bout, on Friday, January 20. Concord Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The come into the bout with a 4-7 record after their 87-29 non-league loss to Union County (Maynardville, TN).