In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Sandy Creek Patriots basketball team scored a tight 48-45 triumph over the St. Pius X Catholic Golden Lions.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Westlake Lions (Atlanta, GA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Sandy Creek will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 0-1 record after their 50-49 non-league loss to McEachern (Powder Springs, GA).

With the defeat, St. Pius X Catholic moves to 0-1 on the year. The Golden lions host Lakeside (Atlanta, GA) to meet the Vikings in a match on Friday, January 6. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 1-6. Lakeside won 44-29 in their recent league match against Hapeville Charter (Atlanta, GA)