Pinecrest Academy Paladins (Cumming, GA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Killian Hill Christian Cougars (Lilburn, GA), 44-27 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Pinecrest Academy upgrades its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Paladins travel to Fideles Christian (Cumming, GA) to play the Rangers in a non-league bout on Friday, February 10. The Rangers come into the bout with a record of 15-9. Fideles Christian won 60-43 in their recent non-league bout against Lanier Christian Academy (Flowery Branch, GA)