Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Pace Academy Knights (Atlanta, GA) and the host McDonough Warhawks (McDonough, GA), saw Pace Academy's basketball squad overcome McDonough by a tally of 53-45.

With the victory, Pace Academy improves its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Knights host Hampton (Hampton, GA) to play the Hornets in a AAAA Region 5 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 1-16. Hampton lost 89-15 in their recent league challenge against Luella (Luella, GA)

Next up, the Warhawks play the Lovett Lions (Atlanta, GA) in a AAAA Region 5 challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. McDonough will attempt to improve on its 3-14 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 6-10 record after their 49-18 league win over Mt. Zion (Jonesboro, GA).