Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Evangel Christian Lightning (Alabaster, AL) and the visiting Ezekiel Academy Knights (Montgomery, AL), saw Evangel Christian's basketball squad overcome Ezekiel Academy by a tally of 35-19.

With the victory, Evangel Christian improves its record to 12-2 on the campaign. The Lightning host Covenant Christian (Tuscumbia, AL) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 2. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Knights play the Tuscaloosa Home Educators Warriors (Northport, AL) in a challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Ezekiel Academy will attempt to improve on its 13-1 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 9-5 record after their 25-21 non-league win over Tabernacle (Gardendale, AL).