Downey Christian Patriots (Orlando, FL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Nazaret Christian Academy Lions (Kissimmee, FL), 75-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Downey Christian upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Patriots host Hope Academy (Groveland, FL) to play the Trojan Tigers in a Central Florida Christian bout on Tuesday, November 7. The Trojan Tigers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Lions play the Pathways Eagles (Orlando, FL) in a Central Florida Christian bout, on Thursday, November 9. Nazaret Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 61-14 league win over Family Christian Center (Clermont, FL).