First Assembly Christian Lions (Ashland, AL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host New Life Christian Academy Eagles (Troy, AL), 54-31 in a league bout.

With the win, First Assembly Christian upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Lions host Brooklane Baptist (Hueytown, AL) to play the Eagles in a Alabama Christian - II South bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 4-4.

Next up, the Eagles play the Adullam House Christian Academy (Wetumpka, AL) in a Alabama Christian - II South bout, on Thursday, January 5. New Life Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The go into the bout with a 6-0 record after their 73-22 league win over New Life Christian Academy (Troy, AL).