Tabernacle Torches (Gardendale, AL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Chilton Christian Academy Patriots (Jemison, AL), 45-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tabernacle upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Torches host Pineview Christian (Harvest, AL) to play the Warriors in a Alabama Christian - II North bout on Monday, December 12. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 4-3. Pineview Christian lost 32-29 in their recent league bout against Marshall Christian Academy (Albertville, AL)

Next up, the Patriots play the Adullam House Christian Academy (Wetumpka, AL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Chilton Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 53-47 non-league win over Chilton Christian Academy (Jemison, AL).