Elk County Catholic Crusaders (St. Marys, PA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Ridgway Elker (Ridgway, PA), 52-28 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Elk County Catholic upgrades its record to 7-0 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Johnsonburg (Johnsonburg, PA) to play the Rams in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 4-3. Johnsonburg won 55-41 in their recent non-league bout against St. Marys (St. Marys, PA)

Next up, the Elker play the St. Marys Flying Dutch (St. Marys, PA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Ridgway will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Flying Dutch go into the bout with a 4-3 record after their 55-41 non-league loss to Johnsonburg (Johnsonburg, PA).