Berean Christian (Knoxville, TN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Apostolic Christian (Maryville, TN), 63-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Berean Christian upgrades its record to 21-5 on the season. The host Concord Christian (Knoxville, TN) to play the Lions in a Division II-A East District 1 bout on Friday, February 2. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 15-9. Concord Christian won 75-69 in their recent league challenge against Lakeway Christian Academy (Morristown, TN)

Next up, the confront the King's Academy Lions (Seymour, TN) in a Division II-A East District 1 challenge, on Friday, February 2. Apostolic Christian will attempt to improve on its 1-10 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 7-19 record after their 44-37 league loss to Christian Academy of Knoxville (Knoxville, TN).