Applewood Christian (Sedalia, MO) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Clinton Christian Academy Patriots (Clinton, MO), 36-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Applewood Christian upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The host Blue Ridge Christian (Kansas City, MO) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Friday, December 1. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Blue Ridge Christian lost 34-12 in their recent non-league bout against Heartland (Belton, MO)

Next up, the Patriots play the Christian Learning Center Mustangs (Fort Scott, KS) in a Mo-Kan Christian bout, on Friday, December 1. Clinton Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 50-19 league win over El Dorado Christian (El Dorado Springs, MO).