Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions (Nashville, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Father Ryan Fightin' Irish (Nashville, TN), 42-36 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Christ Presbyterian Academy upgrades its record to 12-7 on the season. The Lions travel to Ensworth (Nashville, TN) to play the Tigers in a Division II-AA Middle bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 20-3. Ensworth won 36-31 in their recent league bout against Father Ryan (Nashville, TN)

Next up, the Fightin' Irish play the Ensworth Tigers (Nashville, TN) in a Division II-AA Middle bout, on Saturday, January 28. Father Ryan will attempt to upgrade on its 12-5 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 19-3 record after their 58-49 league win over Harpeth Hall (Nashville, TN).