Shalom Christian Academy Flames (Chambersburg, PA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Maryland School for the Deaf Orioles (Frederick, MD), 57-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Shalom Christian Academy upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Flames travel to Calvary Christian Academy (Cresaptown, MD) to play the in a Mason-Dixon Christian bout on Friday, December 9. The come into the bout with a record of 2-1.

Next up, the Orioles play the Mount Airy Christian Academy (Mount Airy, MD) in a Maryland Independent bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Maryland School for the Deaf will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The come into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 68-60 non-league loss to New Life Christian (Frederick, MD).