Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Montverde Academy Eagles (Montverde, FL) and the host Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes (Bel Aire, KS), saw Montverde Academy's basketball squad hold off Sunrise Christian Academy by a tally of 64-59.

With the victory, Montverde Academy improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, UT) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Wasatch Academy lost 54-51 in their recent league challenge against La Lumiere (La Porte, IN)

Next up, the Buffaloes confront the IMG Academy Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Sunrise Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 9-3 season record. The Ascenders come into the challenge with a 7-3 record after their 80-73 non-league loss to St. John's (Washington, DC).