Community Christian Crusaders (Bradenton, FL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Palm Grove Christian Gators (Sarasota, FL), 66-61 in a league bout.

With the win, Community Christian upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Tabernacle Christian (Monroe, NC) to clash with the Ram in a non-league game on Thursday, December 1. The Ram enter the game with a record of 1-1. Tabernacle Christian lost 60-53 in their recent non-league game against Southview Christian (Statesville, NC)

With the defeat, Palm Grove Christian moves to 0-1 on the year. The Gators travel to Grace Christian (Valrico, FL) to face the Patriots in a Florida Christian - Western game on Thursday, December 1. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 2-0. Grace Christian won 78-37 in their recent league game against Land O' Lakes Christian (Land O' Lakes, FL)