Columbia Christian Knights (Portland, OR) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting St. Stephen's Academy (Beaverton, OR), 74-47 in a league bout.

With the win, Columbia Christian upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Knights travel to North Clackamas Christian (Oregon City, OR) to play the Saints in a 1A Valley 10 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Saints come into the challenge with a record of 3-6. North Clackamas Christian lost 47-31 in their recent league challenge against Portland Waldorf (Milwaukie, OR)

Next up, the confront the Portland Christian Royals (Portland, OR) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 9. St. Stephen's Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-10 season record. The Royals come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 51-50 league win over Vernonia (Vernonia, OR).