Eastgate Life Academy (Hiawassee, GA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Varsity Opponent (, ), 37-17 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Eastgate Life Academy upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The travel to Mountain Area Christian Academy (Morganton, GA) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 7. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the play the Annapolis Christian Academy Warriors (Corpus Christi, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, November 2. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record.