Columbia Christian Crusaders (Magnolia, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Legacy Academy Warriors (Lockesburg, AR), 86-72 in a league bout.

With the win, Columbia Christian upgrades its record to 20-9 on the season. The Crusaders travel to West Side Christian (El Dorado, AR) to clash with the Warriors in a Arkansas Christian bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 15-5. West Side Christian won 59-47 in their recent non-league bout against River Oaks (Monroe, LA)

Next up, the Warriors clash with the Trinity Christian Warriors (Texarkana, AR) in a Heartland Christian bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Legacy Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 8-13 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 8-5 record after their 59-53 league win over Arkansas Christian Academy (Bryant, AR).