The crowd at Monday's league challenge between the Freshman Opponent (, ) and the visiting Grace Christian Crusaders (Sanford, NC), observed Freshman Opponent's basketball team edge Grace Christian by a score of 36-32.

The (86-159) will now prepare for their challenge against Star City (Star City, AR). The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 6-8 record. In their last challenge, Star City was tipped by Hamburg (Hamburg, AR), 48-36, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Crusaders battle the New Life Camp Storm (Raleigh, NC) in a challenge, on Friday, February 7. Grace Christian will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record.