Northwest Christian Crusaders (Phoenix, AZ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles (Phoenix, AZ), 58-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Northwest Christian upgrades its record to 13-4 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Chino Valley (Chino Valley, AZ) to clash with the Cougars in a 3A North Central bout on Friday, February 2. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 5-12. Chino Valley won 85-59 in their recent league bout against Wickenburg (Wickenburg, AZ)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Fountain Hills Falcons (Fountain Hills, AZ) in a 3A North Central bout, on Friday, February 2. Scottsdale Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 7-12 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 16-7 record after their 73-16 league win over Wickenburg (Wickenburg, AZ).