The John Hancock Academy Rebels basketball squad (Sparta, GA), was crushed 46-15 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders (Lyons, GA)

With the victory, Robert Toombs Christian Academy advances its record to 9-8 on the year. The Crusaders host Pinewood Christian (Bellville, GA) to meet the Patriots in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 16. The Patriots enter the battle with a record of 8-6.

The Rebels now own a 4-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Twiggs Academy for a GIAA A Region 4 battle on Monday, January 13. John Hancock Academy will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 40-37 league loss to David Emanuel Academy (Stillmore, GA). The Trojans record now stands at 2-9.