Academy of Our Lady of Peace Pilots (San Diego, CA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders (Chula Vista, CA), 48-25 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Academy of Our Lady of Peace upgrades its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Pilots host Olympian (Chula Vista, CA) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 1-5. Olympian lost 50-19 in their recent non-league bout against Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, CA)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Patrick Henry Patriots (San Diego, CA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 22. Mater Dei Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 3-8 season record.