Archbishop Riordan Crusaders (San Francisco, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Archbishop Mitty Monarchs (San Jose, CA), 37-34 in a league match.

With the victory, Archbishop Riordan advances its record to 8-5 on the year. The Crusaders host Valley Christian (San Jose, CA) to face the Warriors in a match on Friday, January 24. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 5-2. Valley Christian lost 52-30 in their recent league match against Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA)

The Monarchs now own a 9-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Archbishop Riordan for a match on Tuesday, February 11.