Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions (Tucson, AZ) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Coolidge Bears (Coolidge, AZ), 59-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy advances its record to 9-3 on the year. The Lions host Tanque Verde (Tucson, AZ) to face the Hawks in a match on Monday, January 27. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 5-5. Tanque Verde lost 55-44 in their recent non-league match against Northland Prep Academy (Flagstaff, AZ)

The Bears now own a 8-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Valley Christian for a match on Tuesday, January 28. Coolidge will face a Trojans squad coming off a 84-68 non-league win over Gilbert Christian (Gilbert, AZ). The Trojans record now stands at 5-0.