The Covenant Christian Eagles ran past the host Cherokee Indians basketball team by a final score of 39-24 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Evangel Christian Lightning (Alabaster, AL) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 12. Covenant Christian will attempt to move on its 5-12 season record.

With the defeat, Cherokee moves to 1-10 on the year. The Indians travel to Shoals Christian (Florence, AL) to face the Flame in a 1A Area 16 game on Thursday, January 11. The Flame enter the game with a record of 14-6. Shoals Christian won 43-41 in their recent league game against Waterloo (Waterloo, AL)