The Liberty Christian Patriots basketball squad (Durham, NC), was nudged 65-58 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host New Bern Christian Academy (New Bern, NC)

With the victory, New Bern Christian Academy advances its record to 11-3 on the year. The travel to Bethel Christian Academy (Kinston, NC) to meet the Trojans in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 10. The Trojans enter the battle with a record of 2-4. Bethel Christian Academy lost 57-45 in their recent non-league battle against Arendell Parrott Academy (Kinston, NC)

The Patriots now own a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hilltop Christian for a non-league battle on Monday, December 9. Liberty Christian will meet a Chargers squad coming off a 70-43 non-league win over Cramerton Christian Academy (Cramerton, NC). The Chargers record now stands at 6-2.