Gilbert Christian Knights (Gilbert, AZ) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles (Phoenix, AZ), 58-13 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Gilbert Christian upgrades its record to 13-5 on the year. The Knights host Payson (Payson, AZ) to face the Longhorns in a 3A Metro match on Saturday, January 18. The Longhorns enter the match with a record of 18-4. Payson won 50-14 in their recent league match against Northwest Christian (Phoenix, AZ)

The Eagles now sport a 6-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to BASIS Phoenix for a 2A Central match on Tuesday, January 21. Scottsdale Christian Academy will face a Firebirds squad coming off a 100-8 league loss to Phoenix Christian (Phoenix, AZ). The Firebirds record now stands at 0-2.