Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mt. Pleasant Christian Lions (Blountsville, AL) and the visiting Marshall Christian Academy Stallions (Albertville, AL), saw Mt. Pleasant Christian's basketball squad hold off Marshall Christian Academy by a count of 54-53.

With the victory, Mt. Pleasant Christian upgrades its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The Lions host Grace Classical Christian Academy (Albertville, AL) to play the Highlanders in a Alabama Christian - I North challenge on Friday, December 16. The Highlanders come into the challenge with a record of 2-2.

Next up, the Stallions play the Tabernacle Torches (Gardendale, AL) in a Alabama Christian - II North challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Marshall Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Torches come into the challenge with a 10-1 record after their 77-50 league win over Pineview Christian (Harvest, AL).