Strong Rock Christian Patriots (Locust Grove, GA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host St. Mary's Academy (Atlanta, GA), 48-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Strong Rock Christian upgrades its record to 18-5 on the season. The Patriots host Westfield School (Perry, GA) to face the Hornets in a GIAA AAAA/AAA District 5 game on Friday, February 9. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 7-17. Westfield School lost 69-16 in their recent league game against St. Anne-Pacelli (Columbus, GA)

With the defeat, St. Mary's Academy moves to 6-12 on the year. The travel to Heritage (Newnan, GA) to face the Hawks in a GIAA AAAA/AAA District 5 game on Friday, February 9. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 21-3. Heritage won 81-39 in their recent league game against Brookstone (Columbus, GA)