Jackson Day Mariners (Charlotte, NC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Lee Park Prep Knights (Monroe, NC), 49-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Jackson Day upgrades its record to 13-14 on the season. The Mariners travel to Gray Stone Day (Misenheimer, NC) to clash with the Knights in a non-league bout on Monday, January 29. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 0-13. Gray Stone Day lost 64-9 in their recent non-league bout against Bradford Prep (Charlotte, NC)

Next up, the Knights clash with the Walnut Grove Christian Christian Warriors (Fort Mill, SC) in a Metro Area bout, on Monday, January 29. Lee Park Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 11-4 season record. The Christian Warriors go into the bout with a 3-14 record after their 55-46 non-league loss to Non Varsity Opponent (, ).