Excel Christian Academy Eagles (Cartersville, GA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Oakwood Christian Eagles (Chickamauga, GA), 78-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Excel Christian Academy upgrades its record to 5-14 on the season. The Eagles host Unity Christian (Rome, GA) to play the Lions in a GAPPS - I-A Region 1A bout on Monday, January 22. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 8-9. Unity Christian won 79-58 in their recent non-league bout against Coosa (Rome, GA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Ringgold Tigers (Ringgold, GA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 20. Oakwood Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 4-14 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 9-8 record after their 67-47 league loss to Adairsville (Adairsville, GA).