The Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy Crusaders basketball squad (Lincolnton, NC), was outscored 62-54 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Challenger Firebirds (Hickory, NC)

With the victory, Challenger advances its record to 8-7 on the year. The Firebirds travel to Veritas Christian Academy (Arden, NC) to meet the Warriors in a non-league battle on Monday, February 10. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 12-8. Veritas Christian Academy won 63-29 in their recent league game against Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy (Asheville, NC)

With the loss, Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy falls to 0-10 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Pinnacle Classical Academy (Shelby, NC) to confront the Eagles in a Western Piedmont game on Tuesday, February 4. The Eagles go into the game with a record of 14-6. Pinnacle Classical Academy won 84-28 in their recent league match against Nebo Crossing Academy (Nebo, NC)