Grace Christian Crusaders (Sanford, NC) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Riverside Christian Academy Royals (Fayetteville, NC), 80-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Grace Christian upgrades its record to 13-11 on the season. The Crusaders host New Life Camp (Raleigh, NC) to play the Storm in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Storm go into the bout with a record of 4-9. New Life Camp lost 75-48 in their recent non-league bout against GRACE Christian (Raleigh, NC)

Next up, the Royals play the Wayne Preparatory Academy Generals (Goldsboro, NC) in a CAASC Triangle bout, on Thursday, February 1. Riverside Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record.