Liberty Christian Academy Heat (Richlands, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Rocky Mount Academy Eagles (Rocky Mount, NC), 68-63 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Liberty Christian Academy upgrades its record to 8-2 on the year. The Heat travel to Faith Christian (Rocky Mount, NC) to face the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 7. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 5-5.

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the Fayetteville Academy Eagles (Fayetteville, NC) in a NCISAA Carolina Independent challenge, on Tuesday, January 7. Rocky Mount Academy will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 72-57 non-league win over New Life Christian Academy (Fayetteville, NC).