John Paul the Great Academy Guardians (Lafayette, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Mount Olive Christian (Athens, LA), 38-34 in a non-league match.

With the victory, John Paul the Great Academy upgrades its record to 1-5 on the year. The Guardians host NELA Christian Homeschool (Monroe, LA) to face the Flame in a non-league match on Friday, January 10. The Flame enter the match with a record of 6-0. NELA Christian Homeschool won 55-32 in their recent non-league match against Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics (Alexandria, LA)

The now sport a 6-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Northeast Baptist for a non-league match on Monday, January 6. Mount Olive Christian will face a Knights squad coming off a 43-33 non-league loss to Mount Olive Christian (Athens, LA). The Knights record now stands at 0-2.