M.L. King Lions (Lithonia, GA) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad wallop the host Cross Keys Indians (Atlanta, GA), 56-22 in a league challenge.

With the victory, M.L. King improves its record to 7-14 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Arabia Mountain (Lithonia, GA) to confront the Rams in a AAAAA Region 4 challenge on Friday, January 26. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 17-2. Arabia Mountain won 62-27 in their recent league challenge against Tucker (Tucker, GA)

Next up, the Indians confront the Loganville Christian Academy Lions (Loganville, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 26. Cross Keys will attempt to improve on its 6-11 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 9-11 record after their 39-33 league win over Bethlehem Christian Academy (Bethlehem, GA).