Pensacola Catholic Crusaders (Pensacola, FL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host L.E.A.D. Academy Lions (Pace, FL), 36-32 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Pensacola Catholic upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Fort Walton Beach (Fort Walton Beach, FL) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Wednesday, November 29. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 1-0. Fort Walton Beach won 44-37 in their recent non-league bout against Milton (Milton, FL)

Next up, the Lions play the Central Jaguars (Milton, FL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 4. L.E.A.D. Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.