Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Varsity Opponent (, ) and the host Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis Crusaders (St. Louis, MO), saw Varsity Opponent's basketball squad hold off Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis by a tally of 59-52.

With the victory, Varsity Opponent improves its record to 327-1001 on the campaign. The travel to Parkersburg Christian (Parkersburg, WV) to play the in a West Virginia Christian - AA challenge on Friday, January 27. The come into the challenge with a record of 6-1. Parkersburg Christian won 54-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Morgantown Christian Academy (Morgantown, WV)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Providence Classical Christian Academy Panthers (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 3. Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis will attempt to improve on its 8-12 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 69-37 league win over Rivers of Life Christian (Granite City, IL).