Ripon Christian Knights (Ripon, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA), 73-63 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ripon Christian upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Knights host Central Catholic (Modesto, CA) to play the Raiders in a Valley Oak League bout on Thursday, May 6. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 7-0.

Next up, the Cougars play the Linden Lions (Linden, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, May 4. Escalon will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record.