In Tuesday's non-league test, the Liberty Christian Academy Heat (Richlands, NC) basketball squad got by the host Faith Christian Patriots (Rocky Mount, NC), by a final score of 52-47.

Next, the Heat clash with the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots (Kinston, NC) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 9. Liberty Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 9-2 season record. The Patriots come into the test with a 9-3 record after their 91-36 league loss to Greenfield (Wilson, NC).

The Patriots (5-8) will now prepare for their test against Harrells Christian Academy (Harrells, NC). The Crusaders come into the NCISAA Carolina Independent test with a 17-2 record. In their last test, Harrells Christian Academy held off Northwood Temple Academy (Fayetteville, NC), 79-61, in a non-league test.