The American Youth Academy Eagles basketball squad (Tampa, FL), was outscored 70-60 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Excel Christian Academy Blue Spartans (Lakeland, FL)

With the victory, Excel Christian Academy Blue advances its record to 7-2 on the year. The Spartans host Families Instructing Students HomeSchool (Brandon, FL) to meet the Hawks in a Freelance battle on Friday, January 31. The Hawks enter the battle with a record of 11-8. Families Instructing Students HomeSchool won 50-32 in their recent league battle against Candlelight Christian Academy (Lake Wales, FL)

The Eagles now own a 6-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Patel for a non-league battle on Friday, January 31.