Academy for Classical Education Gryphons (Macon, GA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Southwest Patriots (Macon, GA), 45-24 in a league match.

With the victory, Academy for Classical Education upgrades its record to 17-2 on the year. The Gryphons travel to Bleckley County (Cochran, GA) to face the Royals in a A D1 Region 2 match on Saturday, February 1. The Royals enter the match with a record of 11-6. Bleckley County won 56-50 in their recent league match against Northeast (Macon, GA)

The Patriots now sport a 1-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Central for a A D1 Region 2 match on Saturday, February 1. Southwest will face a Chargers squad coming off a 66-19 league win over Southwest (Macon, GA). The Chargers record now stands at 15-4.