The Salem Academy Crusaders tipped the visiting Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers basketball team by a final score of 46-41 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Crusaders face the Gervais Cougars (Gervais, OR) in a 2A Tri-River game, on Tuesday, January 17. Salem Academy will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 2-11 record after their 68-42 league loss to Santiam (Mill City, OR).

With the defeat, Blanchet Catholic moves to 7-7 on the year. The Cavaliers travel to Santiam (Mill City, OR) to face the Wolverines in a 2A Tri-River game on Tuesday, January 17. The Wolverines enter the game with a record of 11-3. Santiam won 68-42 in their recent league game against Gervais (Gervais, OR)