Raleigh Charter Phoenix (Raleigh, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions (Durham, NC), 59-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Raleigh Charter upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Phoenix travel to St. David's (Raleigh, NC) to clash with the Warriors in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 3-5. St. David's won 76-26 in their recent non-league bout against Friendship Christian (Raleigh, NC)

Next up, the Flying Lions clash with the Research Triangle Raptors (Research Triangle Park, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 8. Excelsior Classical Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record. The Raptors go into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 68-55 non-league win over Roxboro Community (Roxboro, NC).