The New Hope Academy National Tigers basketball squad (Landover Hills, MD), was nudged 59-55 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting KIPP DC Legacy College Prep Bulldogs (Washington, DC)

With the victory, KIPP DC Legacy College Prep advances its record to 6-1 on the year. The Bulldogs host DC International (Washington, DC) to meet the Dragons in a PCSAA A battle on Tuesday, December 16. The Dragons come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. DC International won 55-34 in their recent non-league challenge against KIPP College Prep (Washington, DC)

In their next game, the Tigers battle the Virginia Academy Patriots (Ashburn, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 16. New Hope Academy National will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 64-45 non-league win over St. John's Catholic Prep (Buckeystown, MD).