The HOPE Academy Royals basketball squad (Concord, NC), was outscored 66-49 in Thursday's league battle with the host Providence Classical Paladins (Rock Hill, SC)

With the victory, Providence Classical advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Paladins host NorthPoint Christian Academy (Waxhaw, NC) to meet the NightHawks in a CSAA battle on Tuesday, December 10. The NightHawks enter the battle with a record of 3-4. NorthPoint Christian Academy lost 59-48 in their recent non-league battle against Arborbrook Christian Academy (Matthews, NC)

The Royals now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Providence Classical for a CSAA battle on Tuesday, January 28.