Salem Academy Crusaders (Salem, OR) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Cascade Christian Challengers (Medford, OR), 53-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Salem Academy upgrades its record to 7-0 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Clatskanie (Clatskanie, OR) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 29. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 4-1. Clatskanie won 38-23 in their recent non-league bout against Umatilla (Umatilla, OR)

Next up, the Challengers play the Umatilla Vikings (Umatilla, OR) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 29. Cascade Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 0-6 record after their 38-23 non-league loss to Clatskanie (Clatskanie, OR).