Hope Christian Academy Lions (Starke, FL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles (Ocala, FL), 53-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Hope Christian Academy upgrades its record to 13-1 on the season. The Lions travel to Riverside Christian (Trenton, FL) to clash with the Wranglers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Wranglers go into the bout with a record of 8-10. Riverside Christian won 50-33 in their recent non-league bout against Northside Christian Academy (Starke, FL)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Redeemer Christian Lions (Ocala, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. First Assembly Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 13-3 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 10-10 record after their 61-48 non-league win over Warner Christian Academy (South Daytona, FL).