Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Tri-State Christian Crusaders (Elkton, MD) and the host Greater Grace Christian Academy Eagles (Baltimore, MD), saw Tri-State Christian's basketball squad hold off Greater Grace Christian Academy by a tally of 55-52.

With the victory, Tri-State Christian improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Crusaders host Avon Grove Charter (West Grove, PA) to confront the Wolves in a Mid-Atlantic Independent challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Avon Grove Charter lost 54-44 in their recent league challenge against Aquinas Academy (Bear, DE)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Perry Hall Christian (Perry Hall, MD) in a Maryland Independent challenge, on Thursday, December 15. Greater Grace Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The come into the challenge with a 4-7 record after their 50-28 non-league win over Jemicy (Owings Mills, MD).