Evangel Christian Lightning (Alabaster, AL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Heritage Christian Academy Eagles (Hoover, AL), 30-18 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Evangel Christian upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Lightning host Tuscaloosa Home Educators (Northport, AL) to clash with the Warriors in a bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 6-3.

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Pickens Academy Pirates (Carrollton, AL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Heritage Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 32-1 non-league loss to Tuscaloosa Home Educators (Northport, AL).