Temple Christian Crusaders (Madison Heights, VA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Ridgeview Christian Crusaders (Stuarts Draft, VA), 55-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Temple Christian upgrades its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Blue Ridge Christian (Bridgewater, VA) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Bears come into the bout with a record of 5-0. Blue Ridge Christian won 2-0 in their recent league bout against United Christian Academy (Stanardsville, VA)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Christian Heritage Academy Knights (Rocky Mount, VA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Ridgeview Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 1-5 record after their 49-16 non-league loss to Southwest Virginia Academy (Roanoke, VA).