Trinity Christian Lions (Lubbock, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Grace Prep Lions (Arlington, TX), 60-57 in a league bout.

With the win, Trinity Christian upgrades its record to 1-3 on the season. The Lions travel to Lake Country Christian (Fort Worth, TX) to play the Eagles in a TAPPS 4A District 1 bout on Thursday, January 5. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 11-3.

Next up, the Lions play the Midland Classical Academy Knights (Midland, TX) in a TAPPS 4A District 1 bout, on Saturday, December 17. Grace Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 14-3 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 2-8 record after their 39-30 non-league loss to All Saints Episcopal School (Lubbock, TX).