Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders (Lyons, GA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Pinewood Christian Patriots (Bellville, GA), 53-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Robert Toombs Christian Academy upgrades its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Frederica Academy (St. Simons Island, GA) to play the in a non-league bout on Friday, January 6. The come into the bout with a record of 6-2. Frederica Academy won 49-48 in their recent non-league bout against Mount de Sales Academy (Macon, GA)

Next up, the Patriots play the Westminster Schools of Augusta Wildcats (Augusta, GA) in a GIAA AAAA/AAA District 2 bout, on Friday, January 6. Pinewood Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 8-5 record after their 58-38 non-league loss to Augusta Prep Day (Augusta, GA).