Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hickory Grove Christian Lions (Charlotte, NC) and the host Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors (Indian Trail, NC), saw Hickory Grove Christian's basketball squad hold off Metrolina Christian Academy by a tally of 44-40.

With the victory, Hickory Grove Christian improves its record to 5-20 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Columbia, SC) to confront the Highlanders in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 5. The Highlanders come into the challenge with a record of 6-14. Heathwood Hall Episcopal won 72-61 in their recent league challenge against Ben Lippen (Columbia, SC)

Next up, the Warriors confront the Gaston Day Spartans (Gastonia, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Metrolina Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 12-16 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 16-11 record after their 81-63 league loss to Gaston Christian (Gastonia, NC).