The Temple Academy Crusaders basketball squad (Powell, TN), was nudged 54-50 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Fairview Christian Academy Falcons (Athens, TN)

With the victory, Fairview Christian Academy advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Falcons host Knoxville Christian (Knoxville, TN) to meet the Knights in a Freelance battle on Friday, November 14. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Knoxville Christian lost 51-22 in their recent non-league challenge against Paideia Academy (Knoxville, TN)

In their next game, the Crusaders encounter the New Life Academy Bobcats (Elizabeth City, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, November 13. Temple Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 45-39 non-league win over Ahoskie Christian (Ahoskie, NC).