Faith Christian Patriots (Rocky Mount, NC) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders (Harrells, NC), 41-30 in a league bout.

With the win, Faith Christian upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Patriots host Thales Academy Rolesville (Rolesville, NC) to clash with the Knights in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 11-4. Thales Academy Rolesville won 49-36 in their recent league bout against Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill (Durham, NC)

Next up, the Crusaders clash with the Rocky Mount Academy Eagles (Rocky Mount, NC) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Harrells Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 11-1 record after their 50-28 non-league win over Wayne Christian (Goldsboro, NC).