Gaston Day Spartans (Gastonia, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors (Indian Trail, NC), 67-53 in a league bout.

With the win, Gaston Day improves its record to 15-1 on the campaign. The Spartans host SouthLake Christian Academy (Huntersville, NC) to confront the in a challenge on Friday, January 26. The come into the challenge with a record of 11-5.

Next up, the Warriors confront the Corvian Community Cardinals (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 25. Metrolina Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 5-12 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 55-35 non-league win over Lincoln Charter (Denver, NC).