Hope Christian Academy Lions (Starke, FL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Open Bible Christian (Valdosta, GA), 65-59 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hope Christian Academy upgrades its record to 16-3 on the campaign. The Lions host Westwood Christian (Live Oak, FL) to play the Warriors in a Southeastern Christian bout on Monday, February 5. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 5-10. Westwood Christian lost 40-38 in their recent league bout against Gainesville Christian Community (Gainesville, FL)

Next up, the play the First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles (Ocala, FL) in a Southeastern Christian bout, on Monday, February 5. Open Bible Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 13-6 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 16-3 record after their 66-33 league win over Gainesville Christian Community (Gainesville, FL).