Columbia Christian Crusaders (Magnolia, AR) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Claiborne Academy Rebels (Haynesville, LA), 69-61 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Columbia Christian upgrades its record to 18-10 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Victory Christian (Camden, AR) to play the Conquerors in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 11. The Conquerors go into the bout with a record of 2-5. Victory Christian won 85-79 in their recent non-league bout against Legacy Academy (Lockesburg, AR)

Next up, the Rebels play the Riverdale Academy Rebels (Coushatta, LA) in a MAIS 2A District 4 bout, on Friday, January 12. Claiborne Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record.