Citizens Christian Academy Patriots (Douglas, GA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Irwin County Indians (Ocilla, GA), 59-52 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Citizens Christian Academy upgrades its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Frederica Academy (St. Simons Island, GA) to play the in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The come into the bout with a record of 7-2. Frederica Academy lost 75-54 in their recent non-league bout against Savannah Country Day (Savannah, GA)

Next up, the Indians play the Pelham Hornets (Pelham, GA) in a A D1 Region 1 bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Irwin County will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 60-48 non-league loss to Mitchell County (Camilla, GA).