The Hickory Grove Christian Lions basketball squad (Charlotte, NC), was crushed 53-30 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Gaston Christian Eagles (Gastonia, NC)

With the victory, Gaston Christian advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Eagles travel to Asheville School (Independent) (Asheville, NC) to meet the Blues in a non-league battle on Friday, December 13. The Blues enter the battle with a record of 0-1. Asheville School (Independent) lost 33-30 in their recent league battle against Asheville Christian Academy (Swannanoa, NC)

The Lions now own a 3-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Concord Academy for a battle on Tuesday, January 14.