The Ascend Leadership Aviators basketball squad (Sanford, NC), was outscored 39-30 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Alpha Academy (Fayetteville, NC)

With the victory, Alpha Academy advances its record to 1-3 on the year. The travel to Wayne Preparatory Academy (Goldsboro, NC) to play the Generals in a CAASC Triangle game on Thursday, January 9. The Generals go into the game with a record of 9-3.

With the loss, Ascend Leadership falls to 3-2 on the campaign. The Aviators travel to Clover Garden School (Burlington, NC) to play the Grizzlies in a 1A Central Tar Heel game on Tuesday, December 17. The Grizzlies go into the game with a record of 1-4. Clover Garden School won 69-67 in their recent non-league game against Graham (Graham, NC)