Open Door Christian Patriots (Elyria, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Lake Ridge Academy Royals (North Ridgeville, OH), 49-3 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Open Door Christian upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Patriots travel to Medina Christian Academy (Medina, OH) to clash with the Knights in a Lake Effect bout on Thursday, December 29. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 0-2.

Next up, the Royals clash with the Horizon Science Academy Dragons (Cleveland, OH) in a Lake Effect bout, on Thursday, January 5. Lake Ridge Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Dragons go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 54-43 non-league loss to Lawrence Upper (Sagamore Hills, OH).