Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds (Anchorage, AK) and the visiting Grace Christian Grizzlies (Anchorage, AK), saw Bettye Davis East Anchorage's basketball squad hold off Grace Christian by a tally of 55-53.

With the victory, Bettye Davis East Anchorage improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Thunderbirds travel to Anchorage Christian (Anchorage, AK) to confront the Lions in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 2-3. Anchorage Christian lost 72-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Artesia (Lakewood, CA)

Next up, the Grizzlies confront the Monroe Catholic Rams (Fairbanks, AK) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 5. Grace Christian will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 45-31 non-league win over Service (Anchorage, AK).