The King's Academy Knights basketball squad (Tyler, TX), was crushed 56-34 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Excel Christian Academy Eagles (Powderly, TX)

With the victory, Excel Christian Academy advances its record to 8-11 on the year. The Eagles host Grayson Christian (Sherman, TX) to meet the in a Freelance battle on Tuesday, February 4. The enter the battle with a record of 10-4. Grayson Christian won 41-10 in their recent league battle against Mercy Prep Academy (Waxahachie, TX)

The Knights now own a 1-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Athens Christian Preparatory Academy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4. King's Academy will meet a Storm squad coming off a 49-39 league loss to St. Mary's (Longview, TX). The Storm record now stands at 8-6.