First Baptist Crusaders (Rosemount, MN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Maranatha Baptist Academy Warriors (St. Robert, MO), 41-16 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, First Baptist upgrades its record to 9-8 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Omaha Roadrunners (Omaha, NE) to play the Roadrunners in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 26. The Roadrunners come into the bout with a record of 0-5. Omaha Roadrunners lost 37-22 in their recent non-league bout against Veritas Christian (Lawrence, KS)

Next up, the Warriors play the Fourth Baptist Christian Warriors (Plymouth, MN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 27. Maranatha Baptist Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-11 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 6-2 record after their 41-19 league win over Owatonna Christian (Owatonna, MN).