Salem Academy Crusaders (Salem, OR) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Delphian Dragons (Sheridan, OR), 53-12 in a league match.

With the victory, Salem Academy upgrades its record to 12-2 on the year. The Crusaders host Chemawa Indian (Salem, OR) to face the Braves in a 2A Tri-River match on Friday, January 17. The Braves enter the match with a record of 0-7. Chemawa Indian lost 37-30 in their recent league match against Gervais (Gervais, OR)

The Dragons now sport a 1-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Colton for a 2A Tri-River match on Wednesday, January 15. Delphian will face a Vikings squad coming off a 37-28 league loss to Santiam (Mill City, OR). The Vikings record now stands at 3-8.