Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Varsity Opponent (, ) and the host Bethel Baptist Academy Miners (Philadelphia, PA), saw Varsity Opponent's basketball squad hold off Bethel Baptist Academy by a tally of 42-40.

With the victory, Varsity Opponent improves its record to 391-1194 on the campaign. The travel to Heritage Christian Academy (Zebulon, NC) to confront the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 9. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 9-11. Heritage Christian Academy lost 57-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Tournament Opponent (, )

Next up, the Miners confront the Varsity Opponent (, ) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 10. Bethel Baptist Academy will attempt to improve on its 6-1 season record.