Central Linn Cobras (Halsey, OR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Salem Academy Crusaders (Salem, OR), 53-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Central Linn upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Cobras travel to Stanfield (Stanfield, OR) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 30. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 4-5. Stanfield won 79-69 in their recent non-league bout against Horizon Christian (Tualatin, OR)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Horizon Christian Hawks (Tualatin, OR) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 30. Salem Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 79-69 non-league loss to Stanfield (Stanfield, OR).