New Life Academy Bobcats (Elizabeth City, NC) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Columbia Wildcats (Columbia, NC), 56-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, New Life Academy advances its record to 10-3 on the year. The Bobcats travel to Bear Grass Charter (Williamston, NC) to meet the Bears in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. The Bears enter the match with a record of 2-4. Bear Grass Charter lost 58-54 in their recent non-league match against Gates County (Gatesville, NC)

The Wildcats now own a 1-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Northside - Pinetown for a non-league match on Friday, December 13. Columbia will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 59-44 non-league loss to Camden County (Camden, NC). The Panthers record now stands at 4-1.