Pipestem Christian Academy Panthers (Pipestem, WV) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Elk Valley Christian (Elkview, WV), 69-58 in a league bout.

With the win, Pipestem Christian Academy upgrades its record to 14-7 on the season. The Panthers travel to Victory Baptist Academy (Beaver, WV) to clash with the Saints in a West Virginia Christian - AA bout on Monday, February 12. The Saints go into the bout with a record of 15-8. Victory Baptist Academy won 54-35 in their recent non-league bout against Lewisburg Baptist Academy (Lewisburg, WV)

Next up, the clash with the Beth Haven Christian Hornets (Omar, WV) in a West Virginia Christian - A bout, on Monday, February 12. Elk Valley Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-12 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 2-13 record after their 82-39 non-league loss to Lewisburg Baptist Academy (Lewisburg, WV).