Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the CHESS Academy Knights (Tifton, GA) and the host Appling Christian Academy Eagles (Baxley, GA), saw CHESS Academy's basketball squad overcome Appling Christian Academy by a tally of 50-34.

With the victory, CHESS Academy improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Knights host Open Bible Christian (Valdosta, GA) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Open Bible Christian won 30-29 in their recent league challenge against Gainesville Christian Community (Gainesville, FL)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Faith Baptist Christian Academy Crusaders (Ludowici, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 9. Appling Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 0-8 record after their 52-37 non-league loss to Coastal HomeSchool (Pembroke, GA).