In Friday's league test, the Northwest Christian Crusaders (Phoenix, AZ) basketball squad trounced the visiting Bourgade Catholic Golden Eagles (Phoenix, AZ), by a score of 58-28.

Next, the Crusaders clash with the Payson Longhorns (Payson, AZ) in a 3A Metro test, on Saturday, February 1. Northwest Christian will attempt to improve on its 9-11 season record. The Longhorns come into the test with a 9-14 record after their 66-38 league win over Bourgade Catholic (Phoenix, AZ).

The Golden Eagles (5-19) will now prepare for their test against ALA - Ironwood (Ironwood, AZ). The Warriors come into the 3A Metro test with a 14-7 record. In their last test, ALA - Ironwood bounced Northwest Christian (Phoenix, AZ), 58-23, in a league test.