The Christ the King Royals tipped the host Iona Prep Gaels basketball team by a final score of 73-70 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Royals face the Bishop Loughlin Lions (Brooklyn, NY) in a Catholic AA - Brooklyn/Queens game, on Sunday, January 28. Christ the King will attempt to move on its 15-2 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 3-15 record after their 73-46 league loss to St. Francis Prep (Fresh Meadows, NY).

With the defeat, Iona Prep moves to 7-3 on the year. The Gaels travel to Monsignor Scanlan (Bronx, NY) to face the Crusaders in a Catholic AA - New York game on Sunday, January 28. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 6-6. Monsignor Scanlan lost 69-64 in their recent non-league game against Nazareth (Brooklyn, NY)