Juniata Christian (McAlisterville, PA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Newport Buffaloes (Newport, PA), 30-29 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Juniata Christian upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The host Meadowbrook Christian (Milton, PA) to play the in a Allegheny Christian bout on Tuesday, January 10. The come into the bout with a record of 8-1. Meadowbrook Christian won 34-28 in their recent non-league bout against Muncy (Muncy, PA)

Next up, the Buffaloes play the Upper Dauphin Area Trojans (Elizabethville, PA) in a Tri-Valley bout, on Monday, January 9. Newport will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 8-2 record after their 61-18 non-league win over Steelton-Highspire (Steelton, PA).