The Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders basketball team (Azle, TX), was nudged 36-34 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Aquilla Cougars (Aquilla, TX)

The Cougars now possess a 4-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Valley View for a non-league battle on Friday, December 15. Aquilla will battle a Eagles team coming off a 57-38 non-league win over Inspired Vision (Dallas, TX). The Eagles record now stands at 3-8.

The Fighting Crusaders (8-5) will now prepare for their battle against Italy (Italy, TX). The Gladiators come into the non-league battle with a 7-3 record. In their last battle, Italy edged Inspired Vision (Dallas, TX), 61-49, in a non-league battle.