The Pike Liberal Arts Patriots tipped the visiting Alabama Christian Academy Eagles basketball team by a final score of 44-38 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Zion Chapel Rebels (Jack, AL) in a 2A Area 4 game, on Thursday, January 19. Pike Liberal Arts will attempt to move on its 3-7 season record.

With the defeat, Alabama Christian Academy moves to 5-10 on the year. The Eagles travel to Prattville Christian Academy (Prattville, AL) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Monday, January 9. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 5-6. Prattville Christian Academy won 62-37 in their recent league game against Booker T. Washington Magnet (Montgomery, AL)