Mintz Christian Academy Lions (Roseboro, NC) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Grace Christian Wildcats (Loris, SC), 80-39 in a league bout.

With the victory, Mintz Christian Academy upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Lions host Antioch Christian Academy (Lumberton, NC) to play the Gators in a Carolinas Christian bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Gators enter the game with a record of 3-6. Antioch Christian Academy lost 43-40 in their recent league game against Liberty Christian Academy (Fayetteville, NC)

With the defeat, Grace Christian moves to 0-4 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Columbus Christian Academy (Whiteville, NC) to face the Pacers in a Carolinas Christian game on Tuesday, January 10. The Pacers enter the game with a record of 0-4.