Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders (Coon Rapids, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Exira-EHK Spartans (Elk Horn, IA), 59-36 in a league match.

With the victory, Coon Rapids-Bayard advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Woodbine (Woodbine, IA) to face the Tigers in a Rolling Valley match on Friday, January 3. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 5-0.

The Spartans now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Harrison for a Rolling Valley match on Friday, December 20.