In Thursday's league match, the visiting Excel Christian Academy Spartans basketball team scored a decisive 70-17 triumph over the Winter Haven Christian Warriors.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Lakeland Christian Vikings (Lakeland, FL) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 4. Excel Christian Academy will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Vikings enter the match with a 6-2 record after their 73-27 non-league loss to Foundation Academy (Winter Garden, FL).

With the defeat, Winter Haven Christian moves to 1-5 on the year. The Warriors host All Saints' Academy (Winter Haven, FL) to meet the Saints in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Saints enter the match with a record of 1-1.