Excel Christian Academy Eagles (Powderly, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Detroit Eagles (Detroit, TX), 68-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Excel Christian Academy upgrades its record to 3-3 on the season. The Eagles travel to Whitewright (Whitewright, TX) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 7. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Whitewright lost 40-37 in their recent non-league bout against Yantis (Yantis, TX)

Next up, the Eagles play the Bland Tigers (Merit, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 7. Detroit will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 52-49 non-league win over Saltillo (Saltillo, TX).