Jefferson Christian Academy Cardinals (Ripplemead, VA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Roanoke Valley Christian EAGLES (Roanoke, VA), 37-31 in a league bout.

With the victory, Jefferson Christian Academy upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Roanoke Valley Christian (Roanoke, VA) to play the EAGLES in a bout on Thursday, January 19. The EAGLES come into the bout with a record of 4-3.

Next up, the EAGLES play the Temple Christian Crusaders (Madison Heights, VA) in a bout, on Thursday, January 5. Roanoke Valley Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Crusaders come into the bout with a 6-1 record after their 59-48 non-league loss to New Covenant (Lynchburg, VA).