Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Nebo Crossing Academy Bulldogs (Nebo, NC) and the host Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy Crusaders (Lincolnton, NC), saw Nebo Crossing Academy's basketball squad knock off Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy by a count of 38-23.

With the victory, Nebo Crossing Academy upgrades its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Pinnacle Classical Academy (Shelby, NC) to play the Eagles in a challenge on Friday, January 13. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 5-4. Pinnacle Classical Academy lost 66-35 in their recent league challenge against Community Christian Academy (Bessemer City, NC)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Community Christian Academy Warriors (Bessemer City, NC) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 14-0 record after their 66-35 league win over Pinnacle Classical Academy (Shelby, NC).