Keswick Christian Crusaders (St. Petersburg, FL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Hollins Royals (St. Petersburg, FL), 55-52 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Keswick Christian upgrades its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Crusaders host Zephyrhills Christian Academy (Zephyrhills, FL) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 19. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Royals play the Countryside Cougars (Clearwater, FL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 18. Hollins will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 48-44 non-league loss to Seminole (Seminole, FL).