The Cross Christian School Lions (Lebanon, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Lake West Christian Academy (Sunrise Beach, MO), 44-38 in a league match.

With the victory, The Cross Christian School advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Lions host Lighthouse Prep Academy (Jefferson City, MO) to face the Eagles in a Freelance match on Tuesday, December 9. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 1-3. Lighthouse Prep Academy lost 80-26 in their recent non-league match against Heartland Christian Academy (Bethel, MO)

The now own a 0-2 record. They play next when they host Heritage Academy for a non-league contest on Friday, December 5. Lake West Christian Academy will battle a Warrior team coming off a 42-34 non-league win over Sunnydale Academy (Centralia, MO). The Warrior record now stands at 4-3.