Sheets Memorial Christian Eagles (Lexington, NC) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they observed their basketball team nudge the host Mount Calvary Christian Warriors (Archdale, NC), 49-44 in a league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Oak Level Baptist Academy Conquerors (Stokesdale, NC) in a NCCSA A East Region 3 game, on Friday, February 9. Sheets Memorial Christian will attempt to move on its 5-17 season record. The Conquerors enter the game with a 7-19 record after their 60-49 league loss to White Plains Christian (Mount Airy, NC).

With the defeat, Mount Calvary Christian moves to 1-11 on the year. The Warriors travel to Calvary Christian (King, NC) to face the Cougar in a NCCSA A East Region 3 game on Tuesday, February 13. The Cougar enter the game with a record of 21-11.