Troy Christian Eagles (Troy, OH) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Tri-Village Patriots (New Madison, OH), 63-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Troy Christian upgrades its record to 10-2 on the season. The Eagles host Riverside (De Graff, OH) to clash with the Pirates in a Three Rivers bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 4-9. Riverside lost 80-39 in their recent league bout against Northridge (Dayton, OH)

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Fort Recovery Indians (Fort Recovery, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Tri-Village will attempt to upgrade on its 10-4 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 9-6 record after their 53-44 non-league win over Graham Local (St. Paris, OH).