Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Nebo Crossing Academy Bulldogs (Nebo, NC) and the visiting Christian Family Academy Fire (Hickory, NC), saw Nebo Crossing Academy's basketball squad overcome Christian Family Academy by a tally of 59-45.

With the victory, Nebo Crossing Academy improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy (Lincolnton, NC) to play the Crusaders in a Western Piedmont challenge on Friday, February 2. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 0-13.

Next up, the Fire play the The Master's Academy Lions (Forest City, NC) in a Western Piedmont challenge, on Friday, February 2. Christian Family Academy will attempt to improve on its 12-2 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 57-15 non-league win over N.C. School for the Deaf (Morganton, NC).