Excel Christian Academy Spartans (Lakeland, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Winter Haven Christian Warriors (Winter Haven, FL), 42-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Excel Christian Academy upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Spartans travel to Vanguard (Lake Wales, FL) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Monday, January 9. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Vanguard lost 74-0 in their recent non-league bout against Oasis Christian (Winter Haven, FL)

Next up, the Warriors play the Candlelight Christian Academy Flames (Lake Wales, FL) in a bout, on Monday, January 9. Winter Haven Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Flames go into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 59-19 league loss to Winter Haven Christian (Winter Haven, FL).