Modesto Christian Crusaders (Modesto, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Campolindo Cougars (Moraga, CA), 56-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Modesto Christian upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Crusaders host Vanden (Fairfield, CA) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 30. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 9-4. Vanden won 71-54 in their recent non-league bout against Mountain House (Mountain House, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Mountain House Mustangs (Mountain House, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 30. Campolindo will attempt to upgrade on its 10-3 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 71-54 non-league loss to Vanden (Fairfield, CA).