Hilltop Christian Chargers (Fuquay-Varina, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots (Wilmington, NC), 24-23 in a league bout.

With the win, Hilltop Christian upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Chargers host Wilmington Christian Academy (Wilmington, NC) to play the Patriots in a bout on Tuesday, February 8. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 2-3.

Next up, the Patriots play the Bethel Christian Academy Trojans (Kinston, NC) in a bout, on Friday, February 4. Wilmington Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Trojans go into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 29-19 non-league loss to New Bern Christian Academy (New Bern, NC).