Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Northside Christian Academy Knights (Charlotte, NC) and the host New Garden Friends Bears (Greensboro, NC), saw Northside Christian Academy's basketball squad overcome New Garden Friends by a tally of 62-46.

With the victory, Northside Christian Academy improves its record to 20-10 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Hickory Grove Christian (Charlotte, NC) to confront the Lions in a NCISAA Metrolina challenge on Friday, January 26. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 4-17. Hickory Grove Christian lost 78-52 in their recent league challenge against Westminster Catawba Christian (Rock Hill, SC)

Next up, the Bears confront the Crossroads Christian Colts (Henderson, NC) in a NCISAA Mid-Carolina challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. New Garden Friends will attempt to improve on its 13-8 season record. The Colts come into the challenge with a 16-5 record after their 63-58 league win over Cape Fear Christian Academy (Erwin, NC).