Maryville Christian Eagles (Maryville, TN) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Tabernacle Torches (Gardendale, AL), 41-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Maryville Christian advances its record to 2-3 on the year. The Eagles travel to Knoxville Christian (Knoxville, TN) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 16. The Knights go into the contest with a record of 4-5. Knoxville Christian won 69-61 in their recent non-league contest against Varsity Opponent (, )

In their next game, the Torches battle the Brooklane Baptist Eagles (Hueytown, AL) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, December 18. Tabernacle will attempt to better on its 8-6 season record. The Eagles go into the contest with a 3-2 record after their 68-55 non-league loss to Tuscaloosa Christian (Cottondale, AL).