The Christian Patriots basketball team scored 72 points and limited the visiting Maranatha Christian Eagles to 65 in the Patriots non-league triumph on Thursday.

The Patriots now have a 7-2 record. They play next when they travel to Helix for a non-league game on Thursday, December 26.

With the loss, Maranatha Christian falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Eagles host Westview (San Diego, CA) to confront the Wolverines in a non-league game on Friday, January 3. The Wolverines go into the game with a record of 5-3.