Sumter Christian Bears (Sumter, SC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Emmanuel Christian Crusaders (Hartsville, SC), 69-36 in a league match.

With the victory, Sumter Christian upgrades its record to 11-5 on the year. The Bears host Community Christian Academy (Martinez, GA) to face the Ambassadors in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Ambassadors enter the match with a record of 6-7. Community Christian Academy won 77-26 in their recent league match against Grace Christian (West Columbia, SC)

The Crusaders now sport a 1-9 record. They play next when they host Non Varsity Opponent for a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 1. Emmanuel Christian will battle a team coming off a 49-40 non-league loss to Heritage Leadership Academy (Apex, NC). The record now stands at 169-317.