The Christian Family Academy Fire basketball team (Hickory, NC), was nudged 27-26 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Heritage Christian Eagles (Hudson, NC)

The Eagles now possess a 12-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host New Manna Christian for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 31. Heritage Christian will confront a Wind team coming off a 45-25 non-league win over Calvary Christian (King, NC). The Wind record now stands at 7-2.

The Fire (11-3) will now prepare for their battle against Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy (Lincolnton, NC). The Crusaders come into the battle with a 0-9 record. In their last battle, Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy was nudged by Lake Lure Classical Academy (Lake Lure, NC), 1-0, in a league battle.