Christian Ministries Academy Conquerors (Hot Springs, AR) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Southwest Christian Academy Lions (Little Rock, AR), 35-21 in a league bout.

With the win, Christian Ministries Academy upgrades its record to 8-8 on the season. The Conquerors host New Life Christian Academy (Little Rock, AR) to clash with the in a Heartland Christian bout on Friday, January 26. The go into the bout with a record of 3-7.

Next up, the Lions play the Gospel Light Christian Lions (Hot Springs, AR) in a Heartland Christian challenge, on Friday, February 2. Southwest Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-8 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 17-7 record after their 49-30 league win over Abundant Life (North Little Rock, AR).