The Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders basketball squad (Azle, TX), was nudged 34-27 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Faustina Academy Falcons (Irving, TX)

With the victory, Faustina Academy advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Falcons host Faith Lutheran (Plano, TX) to meet the Lions in a TCAF District 3 battle on Monday, January 27. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 1-4. Faith Lutheran lost 41-27 in their recent league battle against Lakewood Presbyterian (Dallas, TX)

The Fighting Crusaders now own a 10-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Newman International Academy for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 23. Azle Christian will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 49-30 non-league win over Newman International Academy (Arlington, TX). The Warriors record now stands at 14-12.