Calvary Christian Cougar (King, NC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Tabernacle Christian Ram (Monroe, NC), 52-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Calvary Christian upgrades its record to 12-8 on the campaign. The Cougar travel to White Plains Christian (Mount Airy, NC) to play the Patriots in a NCCSA A East Region 3 bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 5-5. White Plains Christian won 42-37 in their recent non-league bout against Raleigh Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC)

Next up, the Ram play the Scotland Christian Academy Saints (Laurinburg, NC) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Tabernacle Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-8 season record. The Saints come into the battle with a 7-3 record after their 76-13 non-league win over Sheets Memorial Christian (Lexington, NC).