Grace Brethren Christian (Clinton, MD) backers were in high spirits Sunday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Virginia Academy Patriots (Ashburn, VA), 57-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Grace Brethren Christian upgrades its record to 12-6 on the season. The travel to Rosedale Christian Academy (Baltimore, MD) to play the Rosedale Panthers in a Metro Private bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Rosedale Panthers go into the bout with a record of 11-6.

Next up, the Patriots play the Trinity at Meadow View Tempest (Falls Church, VA) in a VISAA Division III game, on Tuesday, January 10. Virginia Academy will attempt to move on its 7-9 season record. The Tempest enter the game with a 0-6 record after their 69-19 non-league loss to Meridian (Falls Church, VA).