The First Baptist Christian Sabres tipped the visiting St. Martin de Porres Lions basketball team by a final score of 47-40 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Sabres face the Temple Christian Crusaders (Mansfield, OH) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 23. First Baptist Christian will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Crusaders enter the game with a 5-5 record after their 42-36 non-league loss to Crestline (Crestline, OH).

With the defeat, St. Martin de Porres moves to 7-8 on the year. The Lions travel to Open Door Christian (Elyria, OH) to face the Patriots in a Lake Effect game on Monday, January 22. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 8-7. Open Door Christian lost 25-8 in their recent league game against First Baptist Christian (Elyria, OH)