The John Hancock Academy Rebels basketball squad (Sparta, GA), was nudged 52-47 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars (Louisville, GA)

With the victory, Thomas Jefferson Academy advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Jaguars travel to Pinewood Christian (Bellville, GA) to meet the Patriots in a non-league battle on Monday, November 25. The Patriots enter the battle with a record of 0-1. Pinewood Christian lost 41-39 in their recent non-league battle against Trinity Christian (Dublin, GA)

The Rebels now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to St. George's for a non-league battle on Thursday, November 21.