In Thursday's league match, the visiting Valley Christian River Hawks basketball team scored a tight 54-48 triumph over the New Life Christian Academy .

In their next game, the River Hawks meet the Southwest Christian Academy Lions (Little Rock, AR) in a Freelance match, on Friday, January 26. Valley Christian will attempt to better on its 10-11 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 8-5 record after their 46-45 league win over Christian Ministries Academy (Hot Springs, AR).

With the defeat, New Life Christian Academy moves to 3-8 on the year. The travel to Christian Ministries Academy (Hot Springs, AR) to meet the Conquerors in a Heartland Christian match on Friday, January 26. The Conquerors enter the match with a record of 16-3. Christian Ministries Academy lost 46-45 in their recent league match against Southwest Christian Academy (Little Rock, AR)