The Evangel Christian Academy Lions ran past the host Valiant Cross Academy Warriors basketball team by a final score of 55-46 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Cornerstone Christian Chargers (Columbiana, AL) in a AISA A Region 1 game, on Monday, January 23. Evangel Christian Academy will attempt to move on its 5-13 season record. The Chargers enter the game with a 6-10 record after their 65-50 league loss to Coosa Valley Academy (Harpersville, AL).

With the defeat, Valiant Cross Academy moves to 0-7 on the year. The Warriors travel to Macon-East Montgomery Academy (Cecil, AL) to face the Knights in a AISA AAA Region 1 game on Friday, January 20. The Knights enter the game with a record of 16-5. Macon-East Montgomery Academy lost 52-34 in their recent league game against Glenwood (Phenix City, AL)