Hebron Christian Lions (Dacula, GA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes (Monroe, GA), 79-69 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hebron Christian upgrades its record to 20-2 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Franklin County (Carnesville, GA) to play the Lions in a AAA Region 8 bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 12-10. Franklin County won 57-54 in their recent league bout against Oconee County (Watkinsville, GA)

Next up, the Purple Hurricanes play the Stephens County Indians (Toccoa, GA) in a AAA Region 8 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Monroe Area will attempt to upgrade on its 17-6 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 9-12 record after their 66-64 league win over Hart County (Hartwell, GA).