Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints (Marietta, GA) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Cherokee Christian Warriors (Woodstock, GA), 58-57 in a league match.

With the victory, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy upgrades its record to 9-3 on the year. The Saints travel to Lanier Christian Academy (Flowery Branch, GA) to face the Lightning in a non-league match on Friday, December 13. The Lightning enter the match with a record of 7-1. Lanier Christian Academy won 81-46 in their recent league match against Scholars Guild Academy (Loganville, GA)

The Warriors now sport a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cornerstone Prep Academy for a GAPPS - I-AA Region 1 match on Saturday, December 14. Cherokee Christian will face a squad coming off a 73-45 non-league loss to Horizon Christian Academy (Cumming, GA). The record now stands at 4-5.