North Georgia Christian Academy Knights (Ellijay, GA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Lanier Christian Academy Lightning (Flowery Branch, GA), 47-30 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, North Georgia Christian Academy upgrades its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Horizon Christian Academy (Cumming, GA) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Monday, January 9. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 13-1. Horizon Christian Academy won 59-19 in their recent non-league bout against Varsity Opponent (, )

Next up, the Lightning play the Pinecrest Academy Paladins (Cumming, GA) in a GAPPS - I-AAA Region 2 bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Lanier Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Paladins come into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 40-28 league win over Fideles Christian (Cumming, GA).