Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Heritage Christian Academy Eagles (Hoover, AL) and the host Pickens Academy Pirates (Carrollton, AL), saw Heritage Christian Academy's basketball squad hold off Pickens Academy by a tally of 51-48.

With the victory, Heritage Christian Academy improves its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Eagles host Ezekiel Academy (Montgomery, AL) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 5-10.

Next up, the Pirates play the Tuscaloosa Christian Warriors (Cottondale, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 18. Pickens Academy will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record.