Lanham Christian Lions (Lanham, MD) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Rise Academy Guardians (Richmond, VA), 77-72 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Lanham Christian upgrades its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Southern Maryland Christian Academy (White Plains, MD) to play the Mustangs in a Maryland Independent League bout on Monday, January 8. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 3-8. Southern Maryland Christian Academy lost 83-45 in their recent non-league bout against Evergreen Christian (Leesburg, VA)

Next up, the Guardians play the St. Michael the Archangel Warriors (Fredericksburg, VA) in a VISAA Division IV bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Rise Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 7-8 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 8-9 record after their 74-43 league win over Christ Chapel Academy (Woodbridge, VA).