The Providence Christian Academy LIONS ran past the visiting Excel Christian Academy Spartans basketball team by a final score of 74-54 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the LIONS face the Northeast Vikings (St. Petersburg, FL) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 30. Providence Christian Academy will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 9-5 record after their 61-50 non-league win over Patel (Tampa, FL).

With the defeat, Excel Christian Academy moves to 3-4 on the year. The Spartans travel to Lakeland Christian (Lakeland, FL) to face the Vikings in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 5-1. Lakeland Christian won 62-51 in their recent non-league game against Cambridge Christian (Tampa, FL)