The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning tipped the visiting Young Americans Christian Eagles basketball team by a final score of 54-47 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Lightning face the North Georgia Christian Academy Knights (Ellijay, GA) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 7. Lanier Christian Academy will attempt to move on its 13-2 season record. The Knights enter the game with a 7-1 record after their 62-55 league win over Eastgate Life Academy (Hiawassee, GA).

With the defeat, Young Americans Christian moves to 2-10 on the year. The Eagles travel to Furtah Prep (Acworth, GA) to face the Falcons in a non-league game on Monday, January 9. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 11-3. Furtah Prep lost 68-40 in their recent non-league game against Providence Christian Academy (Lilburn, GA)