Juniata Christian (McAlisterville, PA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Fannett Metal (Willow Hill, PA), 27-23 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Juniata Christian upgrades its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The host Columbia County Christian (Bloomsburg, PA) to play the in a Allegheny Christian bout on Friday, December 15. The come into the bout with a record of 0-1. Columbia County Christian lost 28-9 in their recent league bout against Meadowbrook Christian (Milton, PA)

Next up, the play the Mount Union Trojans (Mount Union, PA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 18. Fannett Metal will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 47-27 league loss to Tussey Mountain (Saxton, PA).