In Thursday's league match, the host Forest Trail Academy basketball team scored a tight 58-55 triumph over the John Yowell Academy Panthers.

In their next game, the meet the Westridge Academy Lions (Kernersville, NC) in a match, on Tuesday, January 9. Forest Trail Academy will attempt to better on its 5-12 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 9-6 record after their 80-74 league win over Thomasville Prep (Thomasville, NC).

With the defeat, John Yowell Academy moves to 1-10 on the year. The Panthers host Veritas Sports Academy (Greensboro, NC) to meet the in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The enter the match with a record of 2-2. Veritas Sports Academy won 69-53 in their recent non-league match against Guilford Day (Guilford, NC)