In Monday's non-league match, the visiting John Paul II Catholic Saints basketball team scored a tight 39-32 triumph over the Liberty Christian Academy Heat.

In their next game, the Saints meet the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots (Kinston, NC) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 31. John Paul II Catholic will attempt to move on its 13-0 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 0-10 record after their 51-29 league loss to Cary Christian (Cary, NC).

With the defeat, Liberty Christian Academy moves to 8-5 on the year. The Heat host Wilmington Christian Academy (Wilmington, NC) to meet the Patriots in a match on Tuesday, January 31. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 3-7. Wilmington Christian Academy lost 42-25 in their recent league match against Hilltop Christian (Fuquay-Varina, NC)