Victory Christian Academy Patriots (Gastonia, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Challenger Firebirds (Hickory, NC), 71-22 in a league bout.

With the win, Victory Christian Academy upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Patriots host Nebo Crossing Academy (Nebo, NC) to play the Bulldogs in a Western Piedmont bout on Friday, November 19. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Nebo Crossing Academy lost 69-32 in their recent league bout against Christian Family Academy (Hickory, NC)

Next up, the Firebirds play the Lake Lure Classical Academy Raptors (Lake Lure, NC) in a Western Piedmont bout, on Thursday, November 18. Challenger will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Raptors go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 58-44 league loss to Haywood Christian Academy (Waynesville, NC).