The Lamar Christian Lions tipped the visiting Benton Academy Raiders basketball team by a final score of 38-35 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the DeSoto Thunderbirds (West Helena, AR) in a non-league game, on Saturday, February 17. Lamar Christian will attempt to move on its 30-5 season record. The Thunderbirds enter the game with a 23-4 record after their 49-28 league win over Tunica Academy (Tunica, MS).

With the defeat, Benton Academy moves to 2-4 on the year. The Raiders travel to Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 20. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 22-12. Jackson Prep won 45-41 in their recent non-league game against Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, MS)