Columbia Christian Knights (Portland, OR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting St. Stephen's Academy (Beaverton, OR), 44-39 in a league bout.

With the victory, Columbia Christian upgrades its record to 2-11 on the campaign. The Knights host Mannahouse Christian Academy (Eugene, OR) to play the in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 6. The come into the bout with a record of 7-8. Mannahouse Christian Academy lost 33-29 in their recent non-league bout against Portland Christian (Portland, OR)

Next up, the play the Valor Christian (Beaverton, OR) in a 1A Valley 10 bout, on Friday, January 12. St. Stephen's Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record.