Mt. Pleasant Christian Lions (Blountsville, AL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Tabernacle Torches (Gardendale, AL), 62-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mt. Pleasant Christian upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Lions host Grace Classical Christian Academy (Albertville, AL) to face the Highlanders in a Alabama Christian - I North game on Monday, January 9. The Highlanders enter the game with a record of 2-4. Grace Classical Christian Academy lost 76-28 in their recent league game against Varsity Opponent (, )

With the defeat, Tabernacle moves to 11-2 on the year. The Torches travel to Cornerstone Christian (Rainsville, AL) to face the Eagles in a Alabama Christian - II North game on Friday, January 6. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 1-2. Cornerstone Christian lost 59-50 in their recent non-league game against Glen Iris Baptist (Birmingham, AL)