Christ the King Crusaders (Huntersville, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Bradford Prep Bears (Charlotte, NC), 42-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Christ the King upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Corvian Community (Charlotte, NC) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Friday, February 2. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 12-4. Corvian Community won 55-45 in their recent non-league bout against Community School of Davidson (Davidson, NC)

Next up, the Bears play the Community School of Davidson Spartans (Davidson, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. Bradford Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 14-3 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 8-7 record after their 55-45 non-league loss to Corvian Community (Charlotte, NC).