Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Southside Christian Patriots (Waycross, GA) and the host Open Bible Christian (Valdosta, GA), saw Southside Christian's basketball squad hold off Open Bible Christian by a tally of 40-38.

With the victory, Southside Christian improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Faith Baptist Christian Academy (Ludowici, GA) to confront the Crusaders in a Southeastern Christian challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 17-6. Faith Baptist Christian Academy won 44-21 in their recent non-league challenge against Memorial Day (Savannah, GA)

Next up, the confront the Hope Christian Academy Lions (Starke, FL) in a Southeastern Christian challenge, on Friday, February 3. Open Bible Christian will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 4-11 record after their 44-39 league win over Gainesville Christian Community (Gainesville, FL).