Tabernacle Torches (Gardendale, AL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Marshall Christian Academy Stallions (Albertville, AL), 35-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Tabernacle upgrades its record to 4-3 on the season. The Torches travel to Cornerstone Christian (Rainsville, AL) to clash with the Eagles in a Alabama Christian - II North bout on Friday, January 27. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 11-6. Cornerstone Christian won 51-21 in their recent non-league bout against Mt. Pleasant Christian (Blountsville, AL)

Next up, the Stallions clash with the Master's Hand Christian Warriors (Moulton, AL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 27. Marshall Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 9-7 season record.