Northside Christian Academy (Starke, FL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting First Christian Lions (High Springs, FL), 28-23 in a league bout.

With the victory, Northside Christian Academy upgrades its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The travel to Hope Christian Academy (Starke, FL) to play the Lions in a Southeastern Christian bout on Monday, December 11. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 0-1. Hope Christian Academy lost 53-12 in their recent non-league bout against Old Plank Christian Academy (Jacksonville, FL)

Next up, the Lions play the Hope Christian Academy Lions (Starke, FL) in a Southeastern Christian bout, on Tuesday, December 12. First Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.