Italy Gladiators (Italy, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders (Azle, TX), 60-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Italy upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Gladiators host Valley View (Valley View, TX) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Friday, December 15. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 3-8. Valley View won 57-38 in their recent non-league bout against Inspired Vision (Dallas, TX)

Next up, the Fighting Crusaders play the Inspired Vision EAGLES (Dallas, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Azle Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The EAGLES go into the bout with a 1-10 record after their 61-49 non-league loss to Italy (Italy, TX).