Evangel Christian Academy Lions (Montgomery, AL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Banks Academy Jets (Birmingham, AL), 53-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Evangel Christian Academy upgrades its record to 12-8 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Restoration Academy (Fairfield, AL) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 11. The come into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Restoration Academy won 57-54 in their recent league challenge against Coosa Valley Academy (Harpersville, AL)