Hope Academy Trojan Tigers (Groveland, FL) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Altamonte Christian Eagles (Altamonte Springs, FL), 54-51 in a non-league challenge.

The Trojan Tigers (10-11) will now prepare for their challenge against South Lake (Groveland, FL). The Eagles come into the non-league challenge with a 10-11 record. In their last challenge, South Lake was tipped by Leesburg (Leesburg, FL), 56-45, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Eagles battle the Lake Mary Rams (Lake Mary, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 31. Altamonte Christian will attempt to better on its 2-7 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 18-1 record after their 50-44 non-league win over Boone (Orlando, FL).