Bethel Christian Academy Crusaders (Spruce Pine, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Haywood Christian Academy Red Wolves (Waynesville, NC), 41-37 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Bethel Christian Academy upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Asheville School (Independent) (Asheville, NC) to face the Blues in a non-league match on Thursday, November 14. The Blues enter the match with a record of 1-0. Asheville School (Independent) won 68-39 in their recent non-league match against Greenville Hurricanes (Greenville, SC)

The Red Wolves now sport a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Temple Baptist for a Western Piedmont challenge on Monday, November 18. Haywood Christian Academy will battle a Eagles team coming off a 49-8 league win over Community Christian Academy (Bessemer City, NC). The Eagles record now stands at 3-0.