Pinecrest Academy Paladins (Cumming, GA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints (Marietta, GA), 43-36 in a league match.

With the victory, Pinecrest Academy upgrades its record to 10-5 on the year. The Paladins travel to Harvester Christian Academy (Douglasville, GA) to face the Hawks in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 7-5. Harvester Christian Academy lost 49-46 in their recent league match against Pinecrest Academy (Cumming, GA)

The Saints now sport a 4-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cherokee Christian for a non-league match on Monday, February 3. Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will face a Warriors squad coming off a 43-42 non-league loss to Fideles Christian (Cumming, GA). The Warriors record now stands at 2-11.