Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the New Life Christian Academy Monarchs (Fayetteville, NC) and the host Tabernacle Christian Conquerors (Hickory, NC), saw New Life Christian Academy's basketball squad overcome Tabernacle Christian by a tally of 80-71.

With the victory, New Life Christian Academy improves its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Monarchs host Elevation Prep Academy (Charlotte, NC) to play the Honey Badgers in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 8. The Honey Badgers come into the battle with a record of 9-9. Elevation Prep Academy won 75-41 in their recent non-league battle against Varsity Opponent (, )

The Conquerors (10-4) will now prepare for their battle against Fayetteville Street Christian (Asheboro, NC). The Patriots come into the NCCSA A District 2 battle with a 2-7 record.