Rocky Mount Academy Eagles (Rocky Mount, NC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Faith Christian Patriots (Rocky Mount, NC), 65-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Rocky Mount Academy upgrades its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Wilson Christian Academy (Wilson, NC) to play the Chargers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Chargers come into the bout with a record of 2-12. Wilson Christian Academy lost 64-28 in their recent league bout against Southside Christian (Clayton, NC)

Next up, the Patriots play the DASH United (Zebulon, NC) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Faith Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The United come into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 77-34 league loss to Oak Forest (Wake Forest, NC).