Modesto Christian Crusaders (Modesto, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Buchanan Bears (Clovis, CA), 61-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Modesto Christian upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Crusaders host Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, CA) to play the Dragons in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 5. The Dragons go into the bout with a record of 0-2. Bishop O'Dowd lost 62-48 in their recent non-league bout against Dublin (Dublin, CA)

Next up, the Bears play the Lodi Flames (Lodi, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 9. Buchanan will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Flames go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 68-59 non-league win over Yuba City (Yuba City, CA).