The CHESS Academy Knights basketball squad (Tifton, GA), was nudged 48-44 in Monday's non-league battle with the host First Academy Lions (Douglas, GA)

With the victory, First Academy advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Lions host Faith Christian Academy (Waynesboro, GA) to battle the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, November 14. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Faith Christian Academy lost 79-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Augusta Eagles (Martinez, GA)

In their next game, the Knights battle the Scintilla Charter Academy Spartans (Valdosta, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 11. CHESS Academy will attempt to better on its 0-2 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 63-61 non-league loss to Irwin County (Ocilla, GA).