Evangel Christian Lightning (Alabaster, AL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Banks Academy Jets (Birmingham, AL), 43-20 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Evangel Christian upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Lightning travel to Southern Christian (Opelika, AL) to clash with the Patriots in a Alabama Christian Sports bout on Saturday, January 6. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Southern Christian lost 44-16 in their recent league bout against Ezekiel Academy (Montgomery, AL)

Next up, the Jets clash with the Heritage Christian Academy Eagles (Hoover, AL) in a AISA A Region 1 bout, on Friday, January 12. Banks Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-7 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 38-16 league loss to North River Christian (Tuscaloosa, AL).