The Mt. Salus Christian Eagles tipped the host Hillcrest Christian Cougars basketball team by a final score of 59-54 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Tensas Academy Chiefs (St. Joseph, LA) in a MAIS 2A District 3 game, on Friday, January 12. Mt. Salus Christian will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record.

With the defeat, Hillcrest Christian moves to 3-10 on the year. The Cougars travel to Benton Academy (Benton, MS) to face the Raiders in a non-league game on Friday, December 15. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 1-3. Benton Academy lost 45-36 in their recent non-league game against Tri-County Academy (Flora, MS)