Fans at Friday's league challenge between the David Emanuel Academy Eagles (Stillmore, GA) and the host John Hancock Academy Rebels (Sparta, GA), saw David Emanuel Academy's basketball squad hold off John Hancock Academy by a tally of 53-49.

With the victory, David Emanuel Academy improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Thomas Jefferson Academy (Louisville, GA) to confront the Jaguars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 14. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 10-10. Thomas Jefferson Academy lost 84-51 in their recent league challenge against Monsignor Donovan Catholic (Athens, GA)