Central Baptist Swordsmen (Memphis, TN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Memphis Rise Academy (Memphis, TN), 48-29 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Central Baptist upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Swordsmen travel to Westminster Academy (Memphis, TN) to play the Defenders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 29. The Defenders come into the bout with a record of 0-1. Westminster Academy lost 86-33 in their recent non-league bout against Lausanne Collegiate (Memphis, TN)

Next up, the play the Fayette Ware Wildcats (Somerville, TN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 18. Memphis Rise Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 68-61 non-league win over Arlington (Arlington, TN).