Temple Christian Crusaders (Mansfield, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Central Christian Comets (Kidron, OH), 42-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Temple Christian upgrades its record to 4-4 on the season. The Crusaders host Hardin Northern (Dola, OH) to play the Polar Bears in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Polar Bears go into the bout with a record of 2-8. Hardin Northern lost 52-31 in their recent league bout against Perry (Lima, OH)

Next up, the Comets play the Mansfield Christian Flames (Mansfield, OH) in a Mid-Buckeye bout, on Thursday, January 11. Central Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Flames go into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 42-35 non-league win over Mapleton (Ashland, OH).