Ovilla Christian Eagles (Red Oak, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Harvest Christian Saints (Watauga, TX), 59-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Ovilla Christian upgrades its record to 16-11 on the season. The Eagles travel to Bethesda Christian (Fort Worth, TX) to play the Lions in a TAPPS 2A District 2 bout on Monday, February 6. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 17-5. Bethesda Christian won 49-40 in their recent league bout against Nazarene Christian Academy (Crowley, TX)

Next up, the Saints play the Nazarene Christian Academy Lions (Crowley, TX) in a TAPPS 2A District 2 bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Harvest Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 17-9 record after their 74-47 league win over Christian Life Preparatory (Fort Worth, TX).