Maryville Christian Eagles (Maryville, TN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Cosby Eagles (Cosby, TN), 58-54 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Maryville Christian upgrades its record to 16-6 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Apostolic Christian (Maryville, TN) to play the in a non-league bout on Monday, January 29. The come into the bout with a record of 0-5.

Next up, the Eagles play the Hancock County Indians (Sneedville, TN) in a 1A District 2 bout, on Friday, January 26. Cosby will attempt to upgrade on its 11-7 season record.